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ArticleBMJ open2017

Exploring the enablers and barriers to implementing the Medication Appropriateness Tool for Comorbid Health conditions during Dementia (MATCH-D) criteria in Australia: a qualitative study.

Amy Theresa Page, Rhonda Marise Clifford, Kathleen Potter, Liza Seubert, Andrew J McLachlan, Xaysja Hill, Stephanie King, Vaughan Clark, Cristin Ryan, Nikesh Parekh and 1 more

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Amy Theresa PageWestern Australian Centre for Health and Ageing, School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Rhonda Marise CliffordSchool of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Kathleen PotterWestern Australian Centre for Health and Ageing, School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Liza SeubertSchool of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Andrew J McLachlanFaculty of Pharmacy and Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Xaysja HillSchool of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Stephanie KingSchool of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Vaughan ClarkSchool of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Cristin RyanSchool of Pharmacy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Nikesh ParekhBrighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK.
Christopher D Etherton-BeerWestern Australian Centre for Health and Ageing, School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe Medication Appropriateness Tool for Comorbid Health conditions in Dementia (MATCH-D) criteria provide expert consensus guidance about medication use for people with dementia. This study aimed to identify enablers and barriers to implementing the criteria in practice.

settingParticipants came from both rural and metropolitan communities in two Australian states.

participantsFocus groups were held with consumers, general practitioners, nurses and pharmacists. OUTCOMES: data were analysed thematically.

resultsNine focus groups were conducted. Fifty-five participants validated the content of MATCH-D, appraising them as providing patient-centred principles of care. Participants identified potential applications (including the use of MATCH-D as a discussion aid or educational tool for consumers about medicines) and suggested supporting resources.

conclusionParticipants provided insights into applying MATCH-D in practice and suggested resources to be included in an accompanying toolkit. These data provide external validation of MATCH-D and an empiric basis for their translation to practice. Following resource development, we plan to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of implementation in practice.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAustraliaComorbidityConsensusDementiaFemaleFocus GroupsHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMedication Therapy ManagementMiddle AgedPractice Guidelines as TopicQualitative Researchcognitive impairmentdementiadeprescribinginappropriate prescribingpotentially inappropriate medication list

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PMCPMC5724063

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