Medication Administration Hassles Reported by Family Caregivers of Dependent Elderly Persons

Travis, Shirley S.; Bethea, Lisa Sparks; Winn, Peter

doi:10.1093/gerona/55.7.m412

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“…These include the complexity of the process of medication management, the reporting of stress related to this caregiving role, strategies adopted by family caregivers as they manage medication and the lack of adequate medication management information and support available to family caregivers in this role (Travis et al 2000, Smith et al 2003, Cotrell et al 2006, Kaasalainen et al 2011. Importantly this current study highlights additional details of the experience of ethnic minority family caregivers in their medication management role caring for a person with dementia.…”

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“…While general studies of medication management by family caregivers of older adults are available (Travis, Bethea & Winn 2000;Smith et al 2003;Travis et al 2003;Francis, Smith, Gray & Denham 2006), few studies have focused exclusively on family caregivers of people living with dementia (Cotrell et al 2006, Kaasalainen et al 2011, While et al 2012. In particular, studies of the medication management experience of ethnic minority family …”

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Medication management concerns of ethnic minority family caregivers of people living with dementia

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This qualitative study explored the medication management experiences of Australian ethnic minority family caregivers of people living with dementia. From the perspective of this group of caregivers, medication management was a source of stress resulting from the progressive loss of ability of care recipients to manage their own medications; the complexity of the medication regime and the caregiver's lack of trust of the care recipient to safely and effectively manage medications. Caregivers used various strategies to manage medications and avoid conflict with care recipients including being watchful and involving other family members in medication management tasks. Family caregivers indicated that a lack of information and access to support to inform their medication management role added to their stress, which was exacerbated in some cases by limited English proficiency. Supportive factors noted by caregivers included a well-established relationship with a community pharmacist, involvement of a geriatrician, family support and caregiver support group participation. KeywordsCommunity, dementia, ethnic minority, family caregiver, medication management Supportive factors noted by caregivers included a well-established relationship with a community pharmacist, involvement of a geriatrician, family support and caregiver support group participation.

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“…A administração de medicamentos é uma das tarefas mais complexas e frágeis do cuidado de um idoso (17), o que requer que os cuidadores demandem esforços múltiplos para garantia do uso correto e seguro da farmacoterapia. As alterações comportamentais, a falta de cooperação e compreensão do utente sobre o procedimento e os sintomas psiquiátricos, são aspectos que amplificam a resistência do idoso (15).…”

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A Conduta Do Tratamento Medicamentoso Por Cuidadores De Uma Instituição De Longa Permanência Para Idosos

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Mendonça-Silva

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A conduta do tratamento medicamentoso por cuidadores de uma instituição de longa permanência para idosos ABSTRACTMedicines are an important health technology in geriatric care. In this context, the purpose of this study is to analyze and discuss the medication therapy management from the perspective of elderly caregivers in a long term care facility located in the Federal District, Brazil. According to obtained data by conducting a qualitative study which adopted the interview technique with eight caregivers of the Institution, the complexity of pharmacotherapy, work overload, the non-acceptance of drug use by the aged and the lack of knowledge by caregivers are factors that undermine the rationale and operation of the treatment regimens. Caregivers, along with the health team of the institution, have developed coping strategies not to be forgotten in the administration of medication doses, and there are the provision and regular access to those technologies by users. Although pharmaceutical service topic of discussion in institutions is scarce in the literature, due to the aging population and expansion of the supply of these types of services, it is remarkable the need to maintain this issue on the research agenda and technical-scientific production.

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“…15 A postal questionnaire study found that, if the questionnaire was completed by the stroke patient rather than a caregiver, this was associated with better persistence with medications. 16 In older adults with memory problems, it has been found that whether patients depend on themselves or a caregiver can have a significant impact on adherence.…”

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Adherence to medication in stroke survivors dependent on caregivers

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Sutton

2015

Br J Gen Pract

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Medication Administration Hassles Reported by Family Caregivers of Dependent Elderly Persons

Cited by 83 publications

References 14 publications

Medication management concerns of ethnic minority family caregivers of people living with dementia

Medication management concerns of ethnic minority family caregivers of people living with dementia

A Conduta Do Tratamento Medicamentoso Por Cuidadores De Uma Instituição De Longa Permanência Para Idosos

Adherence to medication in stroke survivors dependent on caregivers

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