Improving a pivotal hospital documentation tool utilised by clinical pharmacists.
OBJECTIVE
To improve an adherence documentation tool utilised by Australian Clinical Pharmacists in hospitals.


METHOD
Surveys and a focus group session were methods employed to study the perceptions of clinical pharmacists and medical officers on the 'Medication Management Plan (MedMAP)' as an adherence documentation tool and the perceived limitations, if any, of the form.


KEY FINDINGS
The MedMAP had limitations which could potentially affect patient care in hospitals. The modified form was successfully trialled over a period of two weeks with favourable results.


CONCLUSION
The study identified the shortcomings of the MedMAP form and further underlined the importance of continual auditing of pivotal adherence documentation tools in hospital.
['Bui|Tien Ngoc Thi|TNT|http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6126-9298', 'Goldsworthy|Sharon|S|', 'Hotham|Elizabeth|E|']
D001315:Australia D004282:Documentation D017144:Focus Groups D006801:Humans D010595:Pharmacists D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital D058996:Quality Improvement D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
adherence clinical pharmacy clinical practice health promotion public health