A qualitative study on the current status and problems of pharmacists in home healthcare from the viewpoint of care managers in medically underpopulated areas in Japan

Our findings suggest that pharmacists should ensure the number of visits and collaborate with attending physicians, visiting nurses, and care managers to conduct drug management for patients with dementia and older adults living alone. Community healthcare specialists and those involved in the healthcare planning system can also utilize these findings while planning home healthcare to those who live in medically underpopulated areas in Japan.