Analysis of contributory factors to incidents related to medication assistance for residents taking medicines in residential care homes for the elderly: a qualitative interview survey with care home staff

Background: In Japan, staff who are not doctors or nurses can assist the elderly in residential care facilities to take their pre-packaged medicines. Therefore, there is a potential risk of incidents specific to staffs. The aim of this study was to clarify the causes of incidents related to medicati...

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Main Authors: Hori, S. (Author), Kizaki, H. (Author), Konishi, Y. (Author), Maki, H. (Author), Masuko, K. (Author), Satoh, H. (Author), Sawada, Y. (Author), Yamamoto, D. (Author)
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Language:English
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2022
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