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Developing a patient self-medication program for the rehabilitation setting

Rehabilitation Nursing : the Official Journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

|November 1, 1994

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Patient self-medication programs in rehabilitation can reduce medication issues but require careful planning. This article outlines program development and strategies to overcome common challenges for successful implementation.

Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Medicine
Patient Self-Management
Pharmacology

Background:

Self-medication empowers patients in rehabilitation, potentially decreasing polypharmacy, medication abuse, and misuse.
Implementing patient self-medication programs presents challenges, including defining team roles and program protocols.
Existing rehabilitation literature offers limited guidance on developing and managing self-medication programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the necessity of patient self-medication programs within rehabilitation settings.
To detail the development process of a specific patient self-medication program.
To offer solutions for common obstacles encountered in self-medication program implementation.

Main Methods:

Literature review of rehabilitation and self-medication programs.

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Program development framework outlining key considerations.

Analysis of potential challenges and proposed mitigation strategies.

Main Results:

Identified critical components for successful self-medication program development.
Described a structured approach to program implementation.
Provided actionable insights for overcoming identified program impediments.

Conclusions:

Patient self-medication programs are valuable in rehabilitation but require structured development.
Addressing logistical and role-definition challenges is crucial for program success.
This work provides a foundational guide for implementing effective self-medication programs in rehabilitation.