Background Increasing numbers of older people are receiving support with medicines
management from community nursing services (CNSs) to enable them to live in their own …

The purpose of this nonexperimental, descriptive study was to explore and describe the
current state of medication management for patients receiving services from certified home …

BACKGROUND:: Medication errors are an important problem in nursing homes, but little is
known about the types of medications involved in errors in this setting. Gaining a better …

Medication errors include omitted doses, doses taken incorrectly, taking medications without
an order or having an adverse reaction from a drug (Beers, Sliwkowski, & Brooks, 1992; …

What is known and objective Polypharmacy, medication errors and adverse events are
common in older people receiving home nursing medication management support. Access …

Medication regimens in older patients have been strongly associated with adverse events
leading to hospitalization in ambulatory care settings. Despite a 29% hospitalization rate, to …

WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: Despite all the advancement in aged care, medication
adverse events are still reported to occur frequently in aged care residents and to be a major …

Four diverse home care agencies are implementing a new Medication Management Model
that has proven effective in preventing medication errors in elderly patients. The Model …

Aims and objectives To explore registered nurses' experiences of medication errors and
patient safety in home care. Background The focus of care for older patients has shifted from …

BACKGROUND:: Medication errors are common causes of medical error in the long-term
care (LTC) setting. Despite their frequency and potential clinical impact, most medication …