OPTIMIZING POLYPHARMACY CARE: INSIGHTS FROM PHARMACISTS INFORMING A POPULATION HEALTH APPROACH
2024
Improving Care for Older Adults with Multiple Medications
Sample size: 8
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tantipinichwong Nicha, Mustafa Dina, Avidon Irina, Rosen Sonja, Keller Michelle
Primary Institution: Cedars-Sinai Medical Network
Hypothesis
How can we optimize polypharmacy care for older adults?
Conclusion
The study identified key challenges and opportunities for improving polypharmacy consults in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 60% of older adults have multiple chronic conditions.
- 65% of older adults are affected by polypharmacy.
- Polypharmacy is linked to negative health outcomes like falls and hospitalizations.
- The study aimed to create a dashboard to monitor polypharmacy outcomes.
Takeaway
Many older people take a lot of medicines, which can be confusing. This study helps find better ways to manage their medications.
Methodology
Qualitative study using Framework Analysis with interviews of clinical pharmacists.
Limitations
The study may not represent all health systems as it focused on a specific urban health system.
Participant Demographics
Clinical pharmacists working with older adults.
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