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Improving medication-related safety for residents in nursing homes: a qualitative study.

March 12, 2025

Shieu B, Lee Y-W, Epps F, et al. J Gerontol Nurs. 2025;51(3):38-43.

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Long-term care residents are at increased risk for experiencing medication administration errors. Using semi-structured phone interviews with 12 nurses, this qualitative study identified several important factors for improving medication safety in nursing home settings, including user-friendly charting systems, improved nurse-to-patient ratios, and customized medication administration interfaces.

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