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Published on: November 10, 2016
Challenges and solutions across sectors in multi-dose drug dispensing
Maja Schlünsen1,2,3, Joo Hanne Poulsen Revell1,2,3, Eva Holtved4
1Hospital Pharmacy, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Aabenraa.
Introduction:
Automated multi-dose drug dispensing (MDD) enhances patient safety and adherence and releases staff resources, but it also causes frustration among healthcare professionals during transitions between general practice and hospital admission. This study explored healthcare professionals' perspectives on the use of MDD during the transition from hospital to general practice.
Methods:
In April 2024, a focus group interview was conducted with four hospital-based physicians (HBPs), three general practitioners (GPs) and two clinical pharmacists at the University Hospital of Southern Denmark in Aabenraa, Denmark.
Results:
The GPs' attitudes towards MDD were generally more positive than those of HBPs, who found management of medication changes to MDD complex due to insufficient knowledge and lack of support for MDD in evenings and during weekends. Consequently, MDD was discontinued, which increased the workload of GPs after discharge. Proposed solutions included increased involvement of hospital pharmacy staff, the establishment of collaboration with community pharmacies, and regulatory amendments to transfer responsibility for MDD to community pharmacies.
Conclusions:
The proposed initiatives to optimise the management of MDDs in hospitals involved pharmacy personnel. Enhanced collaboration and coordination among pharmacies and healthcare providers concerning MDD were essential to strengthening the primary healthcare sector.
Funding:
None.
Trial Registration:
NCT06451692.
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