Deprescribing and Polypharmacy in an Aging Population

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

Av Ali Elbeddini, Canada) Elbeddini, Ali (Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa

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Deprescribing and Polypharmacy in an Aging Population supports healthcare professionals across global healthcare institutions in reducing polypharmacy-related drug replated problems (DRPs) by working with patients, families, interprofessional healthcare professionals, and educational institutions to develop, implement, test, improve upon, and educate on strategies for deprescribing and optimizing patient safety. Polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications at the same time by one person, is very common in various patient populations, including those who lack primary physicians, patients with mental health conditions, patients with multiple chronic conditions, and in the aging population.

Emphasizes the importance of involving a multidisciplinary team in deprescribing efforts
Identifies barriers and enablers for the implementation of deprescribing programs
Develops strategies to address barriers and optimize enablers for deprescribing implementation

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-08-22
Mått152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt450 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor166
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780323991384

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"This publication serves as an overview of important concepts in medication use, such as polypharmacy and deprescribing... [And] provide[s] an assessment of current practices, limitations, and barriers to identify polypharmacy-related drug events for healthcare providers (HCPs) practicing in global healthcare settings... useful, but specific to the impact of polypharmacy on adverse drug events and challenges to implement deprescribing. The tools and strategies presented can be used to make meaningful changes to health care curriculum and health care policy." --©Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Susan Romann, PharmD, BCGP (Temple University School of Pharmacy)