Key result
Older individuals managing their own medications post-discharge reported being adherent, but experienced difficulties reaching primary care and lacked continuity with physicians.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to develop an in-depth understanding of older individuals' attitudes and perceptions of medication management and care following hospital-to-home discharge.
Population
15 individuals 75 years and older living at home managing their own medications after discharge
Design
Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with thematic analysis
Authors
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Small observational sample suggests common pill organizer use; leaves open impact on adherence and requires larger prospective validation.
Older patients managing their own medications post-discharge report good adherence but struggle with primary care access and physician continuity.
Norberg et al. (2023) studied Medication management after hospital discharge (n=15). Medication management and care after discharge was evaluated on Attitudes and perceptions of medication management and care after discharge. Older individuals managing their own medications post-discharge reported being adherent, but experienced difficulties reaching primary care and lacked continuity with physicians.
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