Nursing Role for Medication Stewardship Within Long-Term Care Facilities

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Nursing Science
• Pharmacology

Background:

• Elderly residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) often receive numerous medications.
• Effective medication management is critical for this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the nursing role in medication management within LTCFs.
• To emphasize the integration of antimicrobial stewardship into nursing practice.
• To apply King's theory of goal attainment and medication knowledge to enhance resident care.

Main Methods:

• Review of nursing roles and theoretical frameworks.
• Focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Emphasis on skill-based medication knowledge application.

Main Results:

• A framework for enhanced nursing involvement in medication management.
• Potential for improved resident health status through focused care planning.
• Strengthened antimicrobial stewardship practices.

Conclusions:

• Nurses play a pivotal role in optimizing medication management in LTCFs.
• Integrating theoretical and practical knowledge enhances nursing effectiveness.
• Interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for improving health outcomes in elderly residents.