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ArticlePloS one2025

Identifying risks in dementia care: Insights from a qualitative study with clinical pharmacists.

Alice Burnand, Kumud Kantilal, Abi Woodward, Cini Bhanu, Jill Manthorpe, Mine Orlu, Greta Rait, Kritika Samsi, Liz Sampson, Victoria Vickerstaff and 3 more

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Alice BurnandResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9361-2457
Kumud KantilalResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
Abi WoodwardCentre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL, London, United Kingdom.
Cini BhanuResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
Jill ManthorpeNIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Mine OrluNIHR Applied Research Collaborative (ARC) South London, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2047-5025
Greta RaitResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
Kritika SamsiNIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Liz SampsonCentre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL, London, United Kingdom.
Victoria VickerstaffCentre for Evaluation and Methods, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL, London, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3119-670X
Jane WilcockResearch Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing Population Studies, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
Yogini JaniResearch Department of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
Nathan DaviesCentre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL, London, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7757-5353

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Abstract

introductionPeople with dementia experience complex healthcare needs. Clinical pharmacists play a crucial role in optimising medication management and ensuring patient safety within the primary care setting. However, little is known about the specific barriers and challenges they face when delivering dementia care. This study investigates the safety of dementia care in the community, focusing on the experiences of clinical pharmacists.

methodsA qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with clinical pharmacists. Data analysis employed codebook thematic analysis, guided by the SEIPS 2.0 framework.

resultsThirteen clinical pharmacists were interviewed. Key risks include variations in pharmacist expertise, communication barriers, limited resources, and systemic challenges. Using the SEIPS 2.0 framework, the complex interactions between work systems (people, tools, tasks, organisation and environment) and work processes were identified, which impact safety outcomes for both clinical pharmacists and people with dementia.

conclusionsInterviews revealed a spectrum of risks associated with dementia care in primary care. This study highlights the complex interplay of factors influencing the safety of dementia care. A proactive, multifaceted approach addressing training, interprofessional collaboration, and system-level adaptations is crucial to mitigate these risks and enhance patient safety in dementia care.

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DementiaPharmacistsAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SafetyPrimary Health CareQualitative Research

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PMID40554526
PMCPMC12186929

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