ENHANCING PATIENT-CENTERED CARE THROUGH NURSING AND PHARMACY COLLABORATION
Keywords:
Patient-Centered Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Medication Management, Care Coordination, Medication Reconciliation, Therapeutic Outcomes, Patient Safety, Interprofessional Communication. Shared Decision-Making, Chronic Disease Management Healthcare Teams, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Adherence Strategies Role Clarity, Clinical Decision Support. Health LiteracyAbstract
The integration of nursing and pharmacy collaboration is essential for enhancing patient-centered care in healthcare settings. This approach focuses on leveraging the complementary expertise of nurses and pharmacists to optimize patient outcomes through improved medication management, patient education, and coordinated care transitions. Nurses, with their in-depth understanding of patient needs and day-to-day care, collaborate closely with pharmacists, who provide specialized knowledge in medication therapy management, ensuring safe and effective medication use.
Collaborative efforts between these two professions reduce medication errors, enhance patient adherence, and promote a holistic approach to care. Key strategies to foster this collaboration include interdisciplinary rounds, shared decision-making tools, joint training programs, and the use of technology to streamline communication. Despite challenges such as communication barriers, role ambiguity, and cultural differences, the integration of nursing and pharmacy perspectives in care planning leads to improved patient satisfaction, trust, and health outcomes. This abstract highlights the significance of nursing-pharmacy collaboration in achieving a more patient-centered and coordinated healthcare system.
