scholarly journals Perspectives of older patients on the qualities which define a “good family nurse”: A qualitative study

Nursing Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 814-821
Author(s):  
Ludmila Marcinowicz ◽  
Ewa Taranta
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Good Family

scholarly journals The Closure of a Medical Practice Forces Older Patients to Make Difficult Decisions: A Qualitative Study of a Natural Experiment

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1576-1580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Anne J. Nidiry ◽  
Aysegul Gozu ◽  
Joseph A. Carrese ◽  
Scott M. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Medical Practice ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Natural Experiment

scholarly journals Older patients’ experience of primary hypothyroidism: A qualitative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 628-635
Author(s):  
Lorna E. Ingoe ◽  
Janis Hickey ◽  
Simon Pearce ◽  
Tim Rapley ◽  
Salman Razvi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Primary Hypothyroidism ◽  
Patients Experience

What determinants of quality of life are important to individual older patients diagnosed with cancer? A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. S68-S69
Author(s):  
P.A.L. Seghers Nelleke ◽  
J.A. Kregting ◽  
L. van Huis ◽  
N. Thielen ◽  
P. Soubeyran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older Patients

scholarly journals Nursing care for older patients with pressure ulcers: A qualitative study

Nursing Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1020-1025
Author(s):  
Christina Louise Lindhardt ◽  
Sanne Have Beck ◽  
Jesper Ryg
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Pressure Ulcers

Pharmacists’ and older adults’ perspectives on the benefits and barriers of Home Medicines Reviews – a qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristie Rebecca Weir ◽  
Vasi Naganathan ◽  
Carissa Bonner ◽  
Kirsten McCaffery ◽  
Debbie Rigby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Professional Communication ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Medicines Use ◽  
Audio Recordings

Objectives Conducting a medication review is one way to optimize medications and support older people to reduce the burden of polypharmacy. In Australia, a service called a Home Medicines Review (HMR) is conducted by pharmacists as part of a nationally funded program. HMRs aim to identify and resolve problems associated with polypharmacy and improve collaboration between patient, pharmacist and general practitioner. The aim of this study was to explore the benefits of and barriers to HMRs from the perspective of older patients and pharmacists. Methods This qualitative study involved observations of HMRs ( n = 12) and telephone interviews with 32 participants including 11 accredited pharmacists, 17 older adults aged 65 years and above, with 4 of their companions, in Australia. The researcher observing took notes during the HMR and added more detail and reflections afterwards. Transcribed audio-recordings and observational notes were thematically coded using framework analysis. Results Older patients and their companions found the HMR useful and they appreciated the opportunity to learn more about their medicines. However, many did not understand the purpose of the HMR, had limited understanding about their medicines and some did not want to know more. Pharmacists found HMRs useful for identifying medication errors and improving adherence. They also reported barriers to effective HMRs relating to patients (resistance to the evaluation of their medicines, misunderstanding about the aim of the HMR) and GPs (limited information upon referral, and limited follow-up afterwards). Conclusions Older patients and pharmacists reported a range of benefits for HMRs in terms of optimizing medicines use. Barriers to effective HMR use need to be addressed, including gaps in inter-professional communication and factors related to patient involvement, such as limited medicines understanding and health literacy.

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