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Article: Nurses identify barriers to teaching patients about their medications.(Nursing News)
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- Dermatology Nursing
- Article date:
- December 1, 2003
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According to newly released survey data from the Institute for Sale Medication Practices (ISMP), lack of adequate written information and time constraints may hinder nurses' efforts to educate patients about how to take their medications after discharge from the hospital. The survey, which was mailed with the June 2003 issue of ISMP's newsletter for nurses, received more than 250 responses and uncovered areas where other health care providers can offer support for medication teaching.
Lack of adequate materials. Almost all nurses surveyed (more than 80%) consistently provide verbal information to patients about their medications, but only 28% always or frequently ...