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ArticleScandinavian journal of primary health care2026

Nurses' perspectives on medication safety for Swedish community-dwelling older adults in primary care.

Gabriella Caleres, Sarah Thelin, Elisabeth Persson, Veronica Milos Nymberg, Sara Modig

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Gabriella CaleresCenter for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-5296-3656
Sarah ThelinCenter for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.ORCID 0009-0009-1529-2003
Elisabeth PerssonOffice for Integrated Care, Malmö, Sweden.
Veronica Milos NymbergCenter for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-3836-3048
Sara ModigCenter for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0001-7775-4482

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Abstract

backgroundTo improve care for community-dwelling older individuals, Swedish primary care has implemented nurse-led elderly care units targeting this group.

aimTo explore how primary care nurses working in elderly care units view their role regarding medication safety and gain their perspectives on the work model.

methodsThis was a qualitative focus group study with 14 strategically sampled primary care nurses working at elderly care units. Data were collected through three focus groups and two individual interviews between September 2024 and June 2025, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Content analysis was applied, and the person-centred nursing framework was used to interpret the results. Triangulation and reflexivity were pursued, and an audit trail was maintained to ensure trustworthiness.

resultsFive categories emerged (1), diverse conditions for elderly care units (2), preventing and managing drug-related problems (3), bridging the gap - a vital function for medication safety (4), the comprehensive geriatric perspective, and (5) perceptions of the nurse's role.

conclusionThis study found that nurses in elderly care units recognize their potentially significant role in medication safety. Their comprehensive geriatric perspective enables them to impede or intervene on drug-related problems, compensate for fragmented care and resolve issues as a central coordinator. However, the absence of guidelines leads to inconsistent and inequitable care, insights important for further development of the work model.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelGeriatric NursingNurse's RolePatient SafetyPrimary Health CareAdultAgedDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsFemaleFocus GroupsHumansIndependent LivingMaleMedication ErrorsMiddle AgedQualitative Researchgeriatric nursinghealth services for the agedmedication safetynurse’s rolePrimary health care

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