Digitally Led Comprehensive Medication Management - A Narrative Literature Review
Levala, Tanja (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024100326012
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024100326012
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Polypharmacy, particularly among the elderly, was identified as a growing concern in Finland due to the aging population and increased medication use. Digital CMM was found to be essential in preventing DRPs and improving healthcare outcomes, especially with the rise of electronic services and accelerated digital solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This research aimed to review the current knowledge on digital comprehensive medication management (CMM), including its benefits, challenges, and overall impact on patients, healthcare providers, and society.
Two databases were chosen as the primary sources for this literature review, which was conducted to collect and analyze existing information. An inductive approach was used, allowing for flexible analysis without a predefined classification structure.
The study revealed that digitally led CMM offers significant advantages, including improved access to healthcare, enhanced health outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, collaborative care, and economic benefits.
However, challenges were identified, particularly for individuals who do not speak the local language of the services. Incompatibility between systems also limited database access and hindered collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Future research was recommended to investigate the effects of digital CMM on interdisciplinary collaboration and the practical challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
This study provides valuable insights for implementing digital CMM services, benefiting professional communities and informing future professional practices.
This research aimed to review the current knowledge on digital comprehensive medication management (CMM), including its benefits, challenges, and overall impact on patients, healthcare providers, and society.
Two databases were chosen as the primary sources for this literature review, which was conducted to collect and analyze existing information. An inductive approach was used, allowing for flexible analysis without a predefined classification structure.
The study revealed that digitally led CMM offers significant advantages, including improved access to healthcare, enhanced health outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, collaborative care, and economic benefits.
However, challenges were identified, particularly for individuals who do not speak the local language of the services. Incompatibility between systems also limited database access and hindered collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Future research was recommended to investigate the effects of digital CMM on interdisciplinary collaboration and the practical challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
This study provides valuable insights for implementing digital CMM services, benefiting professional communities and informing future professional practices.