Sue last Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, England
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• To improve your understanding of effective medication self-management
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• Identify how issues such as polypharmacy and non-adherence to treatment regimens could be addressed
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• Recognize the importance of shared decision making and person-centered care to help patients manage their medications on their own
Medication is an integral part of the effective management of many clinical conditions. As people live longer, many will experience multiple long-term conditions and frequently need various prescribed medications. Patients, family members and / or caregivers will often need to manage their medications at home without the assistance of nurses or other healthcare professionals. Additionally, many patients do not adhere to their treatment regimens, either unintentionally due to problems such as memory loss or intentionally due to fear of side effects, for example. This article discusses how nurses in hospital, community, and primary care settings can help patients manage their medications effectively on their own, consistent with the principles of shared decision-making and person-centered care.
Nursing standard.
do I: 10.7748 / ns.2022.e11813
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None declared
Latest S (2022) Role of the nurse in helping patients manage their medications effectively on their own. Standard of nursing care. doi: 10.7748 / ns.2022.e11813
Uploaded: January 10, 2022
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