Medication management in mental health: nurses’ perceptions of their work with service users and carers
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Aim: This study aimed to ascertain registered mental health nurses’ perceptions of their role involving medication management interventions with clients and their carers. Medicine-related interventions include administration, assessment of education, liaison with service users Design and methods: The study used a qualitative design. Ten registered nurses were interviewed. all related to the nurse context of work, role and client and carer need: improved dialogue, information and education, and adherence issues. Practice implications: Nurses use their clinical expertise in medication management to help achieve optimum therapeutic outcomes.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015