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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"medication management"”.
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A Study of Prescriber Mix and Medication Management
… study was to describe the medication management patterns of two different primary prescriber structures, 1) sole physician and 2) nurse practitioner-physician collaboration, in the geriatric long term care setting. The variables explored included, total medication number, …
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Pain medication management : a quality improvement DNP project
Problem: Medication administration errors (MAEs) related to pain management remain a significant patient safety concern in hospital settings. A safety event involving opioid overmedication requiring naloxone at a community hospital prompted a root cause analysis. Findings identified inconsistent …
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A Systems-Based Patient Aid Design Artifact for Active Medication Management in Type 2 Diabetes
… design of a minimalist patient aid for active medication management in type 2 diabetes. The goal is to address a practical problem, but in addition, this study seeks to address a theoretical problem that is prevalent in design research in Information Systems (IS) today. The practical problem …
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Quality and continuity of medication management when people with dementia transition between the care home and hospital setting
Improving medication management at transitions of care is a national and international priority. People with dementia, who transition between hospitals and care homes, can be at an increased risk of adverse events, harm and costly re-hospitalisation. There is limited research which examines factors …
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Pharmacy Internet Navigation Skills in Older Adults with HIV Disease: Influence of Health Literacy and Association with Medication Management
… cheaper and easier alternative to purchasing medications. Pharmacy Internet navigation skills (INS) are an important component of successful online pharmacy use in HIV populations, which may be affected by a multitude of factors, including neuropsychological deficits and low health literacy. …
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Medication safety in collaborative health care settings: an investigation of the impact of information exchange processes in residential aged care facilities
Medication safety is a pressing concern for residential aged care facilities (RACFs). Although failures in information exchange (IE) between multiple providers have been identified as a primary cause of medication errors, there is limited evidence about the way IE impacts on medication safety. This …
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A perioperative medicine clinical decision support system: foundation, design, development, evaluation, and the standards
… and Background: Decisions regarding medication management during the perioperative period are often made based on clinical anecdotes and vary by provider. Clinical decision support (CDS) tools aid physicians with decision making tasks at the point of care. We have developed a set of …
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Implementing Risk Tools to Prevent Hospital Readmission
… 48 hours, and are assessed for their risk of medication management issues as part of their initial assessment, by August 1<sup>st,</sup> 2017.</p> <p><strong>Setting</strong>: The TP provides short term case management for patients transitioning home from hospital and other level of care.</p> …
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Reducing medication errors in Kuwaiti government hospitals through pharmacovigilance
Background: Reducing medication errors in Kuwaiti government hospitals through pharmacovigilance involves the improvement of medication management practices to achieve the desired outcome. Medication management practices were assessed and based upon the findings, training to enhance healthcare …
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Receptiveness to Social Support: Understanding the Conflicting Relationship Between Social Support and Medication Adherence in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
… affect multiple aspects of life, and the complex management strategies required to reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications highlight the significance of diabetes management. Antidiabetic medications are utilized in diabetes management to enhance glycemic control. Although adherence to …
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An Assessment of the Unique Contextual Factors of Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Living in Rural Communities
… movement activity as recommended by the ADA, and medication management for DMT2 (ADA, 2021). The goal of the program is to improve nutrition, physical movement activity, and medication management to reduce Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C).
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Decisional Capacity in Psychiatric Inpatient Settings: Understanding and Addressing Key Barriers to Shared Decision Making
… are determining patients’ ability to make medication management decisions and, 2) gather psychiatric inpatient psychiatrists’ perspectives on the perceived acceptability and adaptability of key elements proposed as possible solutions in the literature (i.e., capacity-adjusted sliding scale …
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Are all Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Equal? A Pilot Study on the Performances of Adults with Acquired Brain Injury
… the relationship among performances in cooking, medication management, and financial management in nine adults with ABI who returned to driving and nine adults with ABI who did not return to driving. The Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT) measured initiation, organization, sequencing, …
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Medication Nonadherence, Health Care Utilization, and SafeMed Care Transitions Model Impact in Super-Utilizers
… chronic conditions and use multiple concurrent medications. They place a substantial burden on the U.S. healthcare system and have become the focus of policy initiatives aimed at reducing their disproportionate inpatient and ED use. Medication management is critical for these patients since …
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Improvement of prescription medicine adherence through the development of an intelligent pill organization and dispensary system "Claire"
Incorrect medication adherence is one of the costliest problems in the United States. In addition to the thousands of people who die each year due to accidental drug administration, the nation spends over $100 billion annually on health care costs directly related to incorrect medication adherence. …
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Lived experiences of caring for a family member with schizophrenia
… in times of crisis, quality of resources, medication management, and violent and bizarre behavior. Transcripts were analyzed for common themes, differences, and patterns using a methodology inspired by the theoretical context of Ricoeur. The use of this method provided the researcher with …
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening And Sleep Specialist Referral In Outpatient Psychiatric Populations
… specialist referral for individuals seeking medication management services at a community mental health center.</p> <p>Methods: Using the STOP-Bang questionnaire, a well-validated screening tool for OSA, individuals with positive screenings for OSA risk were referred to a sleep specialist …
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Reducing Clostridium Difficile
… assistance with activities of daily living and medication management. The geriatric patients will be discharge to a skilled nurse facility, long-term acute care, rehabilitation, independent living, or home with home health. A variety of methods such as reinforcing the chain of infection through …
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Preventing and Reducing Falls in Assisted Living Facilities: An Educational Intervention
… nutrition, vitamin D intake, bone health, and medication management impact fall risk. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, indicating that participants found the information helpful and relevant. Occupational therapists and other health professionals can play an important role in the education …
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