Exploring the impact of pharmacist involvement in palliative care medication management
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pharmacist, palliative care, medication management, patient outcomes, healthcare collaboration
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of pharmacist involvement in palliative care medication management. By examining medication appropriateness, patient outcomes, and healthcare team collaboration, to identify opportunities for improvement. Data was collected from 50 palliative care patients at King Hussein Medical City in Jordan. Results revealed that pharmacist interventions positively influenced medication safety and efficacy, but their involvement was inconsistent. Barriers to effective collaboration included communication challenges, time constraints, and limited pharmacist availability. The study underscores the need for increased pharmacist training and expanded roles within palliative care teams to optimize medication management and improve patient outcomes. Therefore, the study recommended the necessity of improving communication within the healthcare team Enhancing pharmacist participation, strengthening medication reconciliation, and improving patient education.a
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