Hansjee, Dharinee, Smithard, David, Wright, David and Hansjee, Dharinee (2022) Ensuring medicines administration safety in older adults with dysphagia. Nursing Times, 118 (1). pp. 27-31. ISSN 0954-7762 (Print), 0954-7762 (Online)

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Abstract

Older people with swallowing problems are more likely to encounter medication errors than those without dysphagia. Although recommendations on diet and fluids are considered after a swallowing assessment, medication formulation is often overlooked. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to ensure safety in medicines administration, particularly in this population. This article outlines why there is an identified need to improve and standardise practice in this area of care.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	dysphagia, medicines, administration
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD61 Risk Management R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine R Medicine > RT Nursing
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Chronic Illness and Ageing Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Health Sciences (HEA)
Last Modified:	04 May 2022 11:44
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/34688

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