Key result
Qualitative interviews of 19 older patients and carers revealed inadequate explanations about medicines during hospital discharge, leading to medication omissions, incorrect dosages, and anxiety.
This qualitative study highlights significant gaps in communication and medicines management during hospital discharge for older adults, leading to medication errors and patient anxiety.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Indicates potential medication safety risks at discharge for older adults; leaves open effective strategies to improve communication and transitions.
Knight et al. (2011) studied Hospital discharge (n=19). Hospital discharge medicines management was evaluated on Experience of hospital discharge in relationship to the organization and management of medicines. Qualitative interviews of 19 older patients and carers revealed inadequate explanations about medicines during hospital discharge, leading to medication omissions, incorrect dosages, and anxiety.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: