145 ASSESSING MEDICINE LISTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY WITH MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS

Abstract Background Multimorbidity and polypharmacy often result in numerous interactions with different Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) many transitions of care. Keeping up-to-date medications list people taking medicines and/or carers can reduce medication errors at care transitions. The HSE National Quality Improvement team is working on a national safety campaign which encourages to keep lists. However, there limited information about perceptions Patient-Held Medication Lists (PHML) clinical practice. aim this study was examine attitudes PHML among taking/managing multiple medicines, HCPs; how lists are used Methods Purposive sampling employed recruitment through relevant organisations, social media snowballing methods. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted 39 people; HCPs (N=21), patients/caregivers (N=18). Interviews transcribed thematically analysed behavioural frameworks - the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) Theoretical Domains (TDF). Results Three core themes identified: Attitudes PHML; Function preferred features Barriers facilitators future use PHML. All participants thought keeping had benefits both (e.g. empowering, improving adherence). who found them useful particular situations emergencies). patient/caregiver groups expressed concerns their accuracy. It felt that some individuals may have difficulties an accurate older adults, multiple/changing medications). also differed level detail should be included PHMLs. Most patients favoured simple but reported lack detailed issue. Conclusion Common accuracy diverging opinions content need addressed. Health promotion strategies focus by key provide variety options could increase wider implementation