Understanding social workers' hidden roles in medication safety for older adults: A qualitative study.

IF 2.1 4区 社会学 Q1 SOCIAL WORK Social Work in Health Care Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Epub Date: 2021-03-17 DOI:10.1080/00981389.2021.1900023
Kamal Wagle, Ann H Cottingham, Dawn Butler, Jenny Grover, Debra K Litzelman
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Older adults are vulnerable to risks associated with medications. This study explores the roles of Social Workers in facilitating medication safety for older adults. Eight social workers from federally qualified health centers participated in a case-based and interactive medication safety curriculum. They participated in an in-depth, semi-structured interview to explore their roles and strategies in assisting older adults and caregivers with medication management. Findings were transcribed and analyzed. Six themes characterizing social workers' roles in medication management were identified: a) Referral: matching patients and medication-related resources within the health-care system and community; b) Communication: connecting providers, patients, caregivers, and support system; c) Access to medicine: addressing unique needs of each patient to foster their ability to obtain their medicines; d) Social Determinants of Health: investigating the social challenges of each patient and facilitating specific medication management approaches to meet identified needs; e) Engagement: engaging patients in co-developing a treatment plan; f) Caregiver Support: preparing caregivers to assist in medication management. Social workers are trained and well positioned to provide a multi-faceted approach to improve medication management for older adults. Their unique perspectives and skills are important in addressing the complex challenges of medication management.

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了解社会工作者在老年人用药安全中的隐藏角色:一项定性研究。
老年人容易受到药物相关风险的影响。本研究探讨社会工作者在促进老年人用药安全中的角色。来自联邦合格保健中心的八名社会工作者参加了以案例为基础的互动式药物安全课程。他们参与了一项深入的半结构化访谈,以探讨他们在协助老年人和护理人员进行药物管理方面的角色和策略。对结果进行转录和分析。确定了社会工作者在药物管理中角色的六个主题:a)转诊:在卫生保健系统和社区内匹配患者和药物相关资源;b)沟通:连接提供者、患者、护理人员和支持系统;c)药品可及性:满足每位患者的独特需求,促进其获得药品的能力;(d)健康的社会决定因素:调查每个病人面临的社会挑战,促进具体的药物管理办法,以满足已确定的需求;e)参与:让患者参与共同制定治疗计划;f)护理人员支持:准备护理人员协助药物管理。社会工作者受过训练,有能力提供多方面的方法来改善老年人的药物管理。他们独特的观点和技能在解决药物管理的复杂挑战是重要的。
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期刊介绍: Devoted to social work theory, practice, and administration in a wide variety of health care settings, this journal gives you the tools to improve your practice while keeping you up-to-date with the latest crucial information. Social Work in Health Care is edited by Gary Rosenberg, PhD, one of the most respected leaders in health social work. This creative, lively journal brings you the most important articles on research, leadership, clinical practice, management, education, collaborative relationships, social health policy, and ethical issues from the most respected experts in the field. The journal"s special issues comprehensively discuss a single pertinent health care theme.
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