作者: Karen Dorman Marek , Lisa Antle
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关键词: Medical prescription 、 Psychological intervention 、 Intensive care medicine 、 MEDLINE 、 Adverse drug interactions 、 Medicine 、 Management process 、 Cognition 、 Medication Reconciliation 、 Health care
摘要: Medication management is a complex process that consists of multiple activities. Factors associated with problems in the performance these activities include living alone, impaired vision, cognitive function, ages 75 and older, having three or more medications and/or scheduled doses one day, than prescribing provider. reconciliation key first step medication management. Multiple studies have demonstrated large discrepancies what are ordered by provider actual older adult taking. Evidence supports interventions screen for inappropriate adverse drug interactions, addition to verification prescribed. Other areas assessment related procurement, knowledge, physical ability, capacity, intentional nonadherence. Ongoing monitoring crucial.Nurses play pivotal role adults. Considering expense prescription drugs current health care system, small investment providing comprehensive assist adults accurate safe their will provide cost-effective increase quality life struggling manage often-complex regimens.