Factors associated with having home care physicians as an integrated source of medications for chronic conditions among homebound patients

ConclusionsThe finding suggests that building trust and enhancing communication among homebound patients, caregivers and home care physicians are critical. Patient and provider variations highlight the need for further improvement and policy modification for medication reconciliation and management in home care settings. The improvement in medication management and care integration in home care settings may reduce misuse and polypharmacy and improve homebound patients ’ safety.
Source: International Journal for Quality in Health Care - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research