BMJ Open · 5 authors, 5 centres
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This qualitative study of stakeholder interviews found that pharmacist independent prescribers working within multidisciplinary teams in care homes were perceived as a natural fit, leading to subjective improvements in resident well-being and more effective medicine management procedures.
The analysis explored perceptions of how pharmacist independent prescribers led medicine management for older people in care homes across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Thematic analysis identified three key themes: the pharmacist role as a 'natural fit' within multidisciplinary care, subjective improvements in residents' well-being described as 'the resident is cared for', and a shift from 'firefighting' to more effective, systematic medicine procedures. Benefits included streamlined procedures and perceived gains in resident quality of life, though these were often dependent on established professional trust and clear understanding of roles. Limitations include the absence of resident and relative perspectives and that findings represent the views of volunteer participants.
