Collaboration in pharmaceutical care between formal and informal caregivers in long-term care

In long-term care, clients often do not manage their own medication. This is typically done by nurses. Due to staff shortages, collaboration with informal caregivers and volunteers is desirable, but safety and responsibilities remain unclear. The SAMEN project (Collaborating on Medication Self-Reliance and Autonomy in Long-Term Care) promotes medication self-management through practical tools and training. Formal and informal caregivers work together with clients to ensure safe medication practices and strengthen autonomy and collaboration in long-term care.