Medication Decision-Making and the Medicines' Pathway in Nursing Homes: Experiences and Expectations of Involvement of Residents and Informal Caregivers.
Amber DamiaensAnn Van HeckeVeerle FoulonPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2023)
Resident and informal caregiver involvement in the medicines' pathway is limited. Nevertheless, interviews show that information and participation needs are present and show potential for residents' and informal caregivers' contribution to the medicines' pathway. Future research should explore initiatives to increase the understanding and acknowledgement of opportunities for involvement and to empower residents and informal caregivers to take on their roles.