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The value of domiciliary medication reviews – a thematic analysis of pharmacist's views

McCormick, Patricia; Coleman, Bridget; Bates, Ian; (2022) The value of domiciliary medication reviews – a thematic analysis of pharmacist's views. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy 10.1007/s11096-022-01427-2. (In press). Green open access

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Abstract

Background: Domiciliary medication reviews are thought to enable comprehensive medication reviews centred around the needs of individuals. However, there is no clear consensus on where the value of these services lie. / Aim: To determine the value of domiciliary medication reviews to service providers through semi-structured focus groups, interviews and thematic analysis. / Method: Study participants were recruited from domiciliary medication review services provided in the United Kingdom. Semi-structured focus groups and interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. / Results: Six themes were identified: the scope of domiciliary medication review services, the professional role, advantages over traditional settings, disadvantages of domiciliary medication reviews for the professional, levels of engagement and outcomes. / Conclusion: Pharmacy professionals believe that the domiciliary setting provides advantages over traditional healthcare settings when conducting medication reviews. They believe it enables a more in-depth review of an individual’s medications and needs. The traditional clinical outcomes recorded by services may not be capturing the holistic impact of domiciliary medication reviews.

Type: Article
Title: The value of domiciliary medication reviews – a thematic analysis of pharmacist's views
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1007/s11096-022-01427-2
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-022-01427-2
Language: English
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Keywords: Medication review, Home care services, Pharmacists, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Evidence-Based Pharmacy, Practice, Qualitative Research
UCL classification: UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > UCL School of Pharmacy > Practice and Policy
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
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UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > UCL School of Pharmacy
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10152099
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