1. [Evaluation of medication self-administration feasibility in a university hospital: Clinical audits and recommendations].
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Baudrier C, Petitcuenot V, Oussedik N, Champeau W, Alarab R, Lefebvre AL, Rahma Y, Bottois C, and Conort O
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- Humans, Middle Aged, Male, Female, Aged, Prospective Studies, Adult, France, Hospitalization, Surveys and Questionnaires, Aged, 80 and over, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Service, Hospital, Self Administration, Hospitals, University, Feasibility Studies
- Abstract
The French Health Authority recently published guidelines about patient self-administration of medications for voluntary hospitalized patients under medical supervision. This study aimed to assess medication management practices in our hospital and provide recommendations for self-administration medication. A prospective monocentric study was performed from January to June 2023, involving patient and nurse surveys based on the guidelines from the French Health Authority. A total of 207 patients participated in the survey, with a mean age of 59.6years. Among them, 56% were inclined to self-manage treatments initiated during hospitalization. Among patients with regular treatments, 62% were inclined to self-manage them in the hospital. In weekday hospitalization units, 92% of patients were inclined to self-manage their regular treatments, and 75% of those initiated during hospitalization. Among the 26 surveyed nurses, 71% reported patient autonomy for taking drugs in narrative transmissions, and 88% verified medication intake through self-administration, while 96% digitally traced it. The concept of self-administration of medication appears promising, especially within weekday hospitalization units, particularly for patients with a good understanding of their treatment. Nurses currently assess patient autonomy without specific monitoring tools. Collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals, with pharmacists playing a central role, are essential for the success of this innovative approach., (Copyright © 2024 Académie Nationale de Pharmacie. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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