title: Multidisciplinary views toward pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management services in dialysis facilities.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine views of staff of dialysis centers toward pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management (MTM) services.
  
  
  METHODS
  Focus group study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Three private, nonprofit, outpatient dialysis facilities.
  
  
  METHODS
  Multidisciplinary dialysis staff.
  
  
  METHODS
  Two focus group sessions were conducted using a semistructured interview guide.
  
  
  METHODS
  Views of staff toward MTM services at a dialysis center.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A total of 13 staff members of dialysis centers participated in the study. Participants included nurses, patient care technicians, a social worker, dietitian, and administrative personnel. Key themes included: the need for access to MTM services in dialysis facilities exists; services should include medication reconciliation and patient education; services should be proactive, consistent, individualized, and covered by insurance; and that pharmacists are uniquely suited to provide MTM services.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dialysis staff support the integration of MTM services in facilities. Further research is needed to identify barriers and opportunities in the implementation process, including patient perspectives.
authors.forename: Wendy M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: Soo Min
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Jang
authors.forename: Julia D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Muzzy
authors.forename: Katie E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Cardone
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008297:Male; D054539:Medication Therapy Management; D008875:Middle Aged; D009518:New York; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010595:Pharmacists; D024382:Professional Role; D036301:Qualitative Research; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D000078329:Workforce