Identifying risks in dementia care: Insights from a qualitative study with clinical pharmacists
Interviews revealed a spectrum of risks associated with dementia care in primary care. This study highlights the complex interplay of factors influencing the safety of dementia care. A proactive, multifaceted approach addressing training, interprofessional collaboration, and system-level adaptations is crucial to mitigate these risks and enhance patient safety in dementia care.
Authors
- Kumud Kantilal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8517-4637)
- Nathan Davies (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7757-5353)
- Jane Wilcock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9779-7073)
- Abi Woodward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6250-9070)
- Alice Burnand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9361-2457)
- Kritika Samsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5961-6086)
- Victoria Vickerstaff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3119-670X)
- Yogini Jani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5927-5429)
- Mine Orlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2047-5025)
- Cini Bhanu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3168-4172)
- Greta Rait (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7216-7294)
- Jill Manthorpe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9006-1410)
- Liz Sampson
Institutions
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- King's College London (GB)
- Wolfson Foundation (GB)
- Centre for Mental Health (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0325472
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- NIHR School for Primary Care Research