Did we do everything we could have? Nurses' contributions to medicines optimization: A mixed-methods study.

Aim: To explore UK professionals' interpretations of medicines optimization and expansion of nurses' roles.

Design: This mixed-methods study sought professionals' views on nurses' involvement, competency and engagement in monitoring patients for adverse effects of medicines, monitoring adherence, prescribing and patient education.

Method: An online survey and interviews were undertaken with nurses, doctors and pharmacists in Wales and England, May 2018 to July 2019.