Patients' perception on generating medication plans in an interprofessional medication management program: a mixed-methods study.

Eickhoff, C; Müller, U; Seidling, HM; Lampert, A; Botermann, L; Strunz, AK; Schulz, M

Patients' perception on generating medication plans in an interprofessional medication management program: a mixed-methods study.

Eickhoff, C Müller, U Seidling, HM Lampert, A Botermann, L Strunz, AK Schulz, M

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Publisher:: TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: J Interprof Care, 2022, 36, (5), pp. 770-775
Issue Date:: 2022-09

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dc.contributor.author	Eickhoff, C
dc.contributor.author	Müller, U
dc.contributor.author	Seidling, HM
dc.contributor.author	Lampert, A
dc.contributor.author	Botermann, L
dc.contributor.author	Strunz, AK
dc.contributor.author	Schulz, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5876-7322
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-24T01:54:42Z
dc.date.available	2022-10-24T01:54:42Z
dc.date.issued	2022-09
dc.identifier.citation	J Interprof Care, 2022, 36, (5), pp. 770-775
dc.identifier.issn	1356-1820
dc.identifier.issn	1469-9567
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/162621
dc.description.abstract	A medication plan (MP) provides an overview of a patient's entire medication. In the interprofessional medication management program ARMIN (ARzneiMittelINitiative Sachsen-Thueringen), MPs are jointly generated by general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists (CPs). We aimed to assess patients' initial acceptance of the service, how they use the printed MP, and whether they perceived a benefit from it. This was evaluated with mixed-methods: a cross sectional written (quantitative) survey followed by semi-structured (qualitative) interviews. The data were analysed separately and compared. Qualitative data were analysed by thematic analysis. For the survey, 103 patients (mean 73 years) were involved. Benefits indicated were: improved communication between GPs and CPs, safer handling of the medication, and increased knowledge on dosages and indications. Ninety-six percent of the patients used their MP, 51% regularly. Regular use was significantly associated with older age, higher number of drugs, and need for assistance with the medication. Ten patients were interviewed. Results from interviews agreed with the results from the survey but revealed some additional aspects (e.g., patients reported an increased feeling of safety). Health-care professionals should consider providing MPs for their patients. This interprofessional cooperation also meets patient's need for safety in health issues.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
dc.relation.ispartof	J Interprof Care
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/13561820.2021.1994935
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1117 Public Health and Health Services
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Armin
dc.subject.mesh	Attitude of Health Personnel
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	General Practitioners
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Interprofessional Relations
dc.subject.mesh	Medication Therapy Management
dc.subject.mesh	Perception
dc.subject.mesh	Pharmacists
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Armin
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Attitude of Health Personnel
dc.subject.mesh	Interprofessional Relations
dc.subject.mesh	Perception
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Pharmacists
dc.subject.mesh	Medication Therapy Management
dc.subject.mesh	General Practitioners
dc.title	Patients' perception on generating medication plans in an interprofessional medication management program: a mixed-methods study.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	36
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-10-24T01:54:41Z
pubs.issue	5
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	36
utslib.citation.issue	5

Abstract:

A medication plan (MP) provides an overview of a patient's entire medication. In the interprofessional medication management program ARMIN (ARzneiMittelINitiative Sachsen-Thueringen), MPs are jointly generated by general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists (CPs). We aimed to assess patients' initial acceptance of the service, how they use the printed MP, and whether they perceived a benefit from it. This was evaluated with mixed-methods: a cross sectional written (quantitative) survey followed by semi-structured (qualitative) interviews. The data were analysed separately and compared. Qualitative data were analysed by thematic analysis. For the survey, 103 patients (mean 73 years) were involved. Benefits indicated were: improved communication between GPs and CPs, safer handling of the medication, and increased knowledge on dosages and indications. Ninety-six percent of the patients used their MP, 51% regularly. Regular use was significantly associated with older age, higher number of drugs, and need for assistance with the medication. Ten patients were interviewed. Results from interviews agreed with the results from the survey but revealed some additional aspects (e.g., patients reported an increased feeling of safety). Health-care professionals should consider providing MPs for their patients. This interprofessional cooperation also meets patient's need for safety in health issues.

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