title: Journal scan.
abstract: Community nurses can have an important role in medication management. This study looked at 113 older people who were taking more than 12 doses of medication per day. Interventions were various and included: assessment of the client/carer's ability to administer medications; education of clients on the purpose and side effects of their medication; introduction of a supportive system of administration such as blister packs; notification of GP or pharmacist about problems with medication; review of adherence one month after any change in medication. Participants were asked to self-report on adherence to medication with the following questions: Do you ever forget your medication? When you feel better do you sometimes stop taking your medication? Sometimes, if you feel worse when taking your medicine do you stop taking it?
authors.affiliation: MSc Gerontological Practice, University of Portsmouth.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sander