Rural Aged Care Providers' Engagement in Medication Communication During Transitions of Care: A Qualitative Study

Key Points

• The study aims to identify challenges in medication communication faced by healthcare providers during transitions of care in rural aged care homes.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with healthcare providers, especially nurses, in rural aged care settings.
• Analyzed responses to identify common themes regarding medication communication challenges.
• Explored the roles of pharmacists and personal care assistants in supporting communication.
• Highlighted significant communication gaps during care transitions.
• Identified a need for structured, collaborative strategies to improve information sharing.
• Emphasized the potential for increased involvement of pharmacists and personal care assistants in care.