Healthcare Professionals Perception of the Reconciliation Medication Process in a Hospital Context: Case Study
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Resumo: | Introduction – The medication reconciliation (MR) process aims, in moments of transition between levels of healthcare provision, to reduce incidents with medication and contribute to the safe use of medication. This study aimed to explore barriers and factors that influence the MR process in an Internal Medicine service of a district level hospital and to identify opportunities for improvement. Methods – Case study of a qualitative nature, of single and exploratory type, with semi-structured interviews with physicians, nurses and pharmacists. Results – Difficulties in communication with the patient, family, among health professionals, services and other institutions stand out. At the Information Technology (IT) level, difficulties in prescribing in an emergency context, repeated medication alerts and non-access to the Plataforma de dados de Saúde (PDS) by pharmacists. As opportunities for improvement of MR, healthcare professionals pointed to training, patient follow-up after hospital discharge, improved communication between healthcare institutions and integration between healthcare information systems. Discussion /Conclusion – The obtained results demonstrate that barriers to the MR process persist, with expected consequences in terms of the quality of care provided. This study alerts to the need to implement measures to mitigate them. |
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Healthcare Professionals Perception of the Reconciliation Medication Process in a Hospital Context: Case StudyPerceção dos Profissionais de Saúde do Processo de Reconciliação Terapêutica em Contexto Hospitalar: Estudo de CasoIntroduction – The medication reconciliation (MR) process aims, in moments of transition between levels of healthcare provision, to reduce incidents with medication and contribute to the safe use of medication. This study aimed to explore barriers and factors that influence the MR process in an Internal Medicine service of a district level hospital and to identify opportunities for improvement. Methods – Case study of a qualitative nature, of single and exploratory type, with semi-structured interviews with physicians, nurses and pharmacists. Results – Difficulties in communication with the patient, family, among health professionals, services and other institutions stand out. At the Information Technology (IT) level, difficulties in prescribing in an emergency context, repeated medication alerts and non-access to the Plataforma de dados de Saúde (PDS) by pharmacists. As opportunities for improvement of MR, healthcare professionals pointed to training, patient follow-up after hospital discharge, improved communication between healthcare institutions and integration between healthcare information systems. Discussion /Conclusion – The obtained results demonstrate that barriers to the MR process persist, with expected consequences in terms of the quality of care provided. This study alerts to the need to implement measures to mitigate them.Introdução – O processo de reconciliação terapêutica (RT) visa, em momentos de transição entre níveis de prestação de cuidados de saúde, diminuir os incidentes com medicamentos e contribuir para o uso seguro da medicação. Com este estudo pretendeu-se explorar barreiras e fatores que influenciam o processo de RT num serviço de Medicina Interna de um hospital de nível distrital e identificar oportunidades de melhoria. Métodos – Estudo de natureza qualitativa, do tipo de estudo de caso único e exploratório, com a realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas a médicos, enfermeiros e farmacêuticos. Resultados – Destacam-se as dificuldades na comunicação com o doente, família, entre os profissionais de saúde, serviços e outras instituições. A nível informático, dificuldades na prescrição em contexto de emergência, alertas de medicação repetidos e o não acesso à plataforma de dados de saúde (PDS) pelos farmacêuticos. Como oportunidades de melhoria na RT, os profissionais de saúde apontaram para a formação, seguimento do doente após alta hospitalar, melhoria da comunicação entre as instituições de saúde e integração entre os sistemas de informação em saúde. Discussão/Conclusões - Os resultados obtidos demonstram que as barreiras ao processo de RT persistem, com consequências expetáveis a nível da qualidade dos cuidados prestados. Este estudo alerta para a necessidade de implementação de medidas que as permitam mitigar.Formifarma2023-12-15info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://doi.org/10.25756/rpf.v15i1-2.307https://doi.org/10.25756/rpf.v15i1-2.307Revista Portuguesa de Farmacoterapia / Portuguese Journal of Pharmacotherapy; Vol 15 No 1-2 (2023): Janeiro, Março, Abril e Maio, Junho Julho; 8-16Revista Portuguesa de Farmacoterapia; v. 15 n. 1-2 (2023): Janeiro, Março, Abril e Maio, Junho Julho; 8-162183-73411647-354Xreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAPporhttp://revista.farmacoterapia.pt/index.php/rpf/article/view/370http://revista.farmacoterapia.pt/index.php/rpf/article/view/370/335Direitos de Autor (c) 2023 Revista Portuguesa de Farmacoterapiahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMylkivska, AnnaFernandes, Adalberto CamposLobão, Maria JoãoFalcão, Maria de Fátima2023-12-22T04:30:30Zoai:ojs.farmacoterapia.pt:article/370Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T00:55:34.098162Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Healthcare Professionals Perception of the Reconciliation Medication Process in a Hospital Context: Case Study Perceção dos Profissionais de Saúde do Processo de Reconciliação Terapêutica em Contexto Hospitalar: Estudo de Caso |
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Healthcare Professionals Perception of the Reconciliation Medication Process in a Hospital Context: Case Study |
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Healthcare Professionals Perception of the Reconciliation Medication Process in a Hospital Context: Case Study Mylkivska, Anna |
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Mylkivska, Anna |
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Mylkivska, Anna Fernandes, Adalberto Campos Lobão, Maria João Falcão, Maria de Fátima |
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Introduction – The medication reconciliation (MR) process aims, in moments of transition between levels of healthcare provision, to reduce incidents with medication and contribute to the safe use of medication. This study aimed to explore barriers and factors that influence the MR process in an Internal Medicine service of a district level hospital and to identify opportunities for improvement. Methods – Case study of a qualitative nature, of single and exploratory type, with semi-structured interviews with physicians, nurses and pharmacists. Results – Difficulties in communication with the patient, family, among health professionals, services and other institutions stand out. At the Information Technology (IT) level, difficulties in prescribing in an emergency context, repeated medication alerts and non-access to the Plataforma de dados de Saúde (PDS) by pharmacists. As opportunities for improvement of MR, healthcare professionals pointed to training, patient follow-up after hospital discharge, improved communication between healthcare institutions and integration between healthcare information systems. Discussion /Conclusion – The obtained results demonstrate that barriers to the MR process persist, with expected consequences in terms of the quality of care provided. This study alerts to the need to implement measures to mitigate them. |
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