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Optimization of drug prescribing.

S H D Jackson1, A A Mangoni, G M Batty

  • 1Department of Health Care of the Elderly, Guy's, King's, and St Thomas' School of Medicine, King's College London, London, UK. stephen.jackson@kcl.ac.uk

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
|March 5, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Prescribing medications for elderly patients presents challenges like side effects and interactions. Optimizing drug therapy requires understanding prescribing patterns and the roles of healthcare teams.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Pharmacology
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Elderly patients face unique challenges with multiple medications, including adverse effects, drug interactions, and adherence issues.
  • Rational prescribing for older adults is a key priority within national healthcare frameworks.
  • Existing research highlights the complexities of drug therapy management in the geriatric population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiological evidence concerning medication prescribing in elderly individuals.
  • To examine methods for assessing the quality of prescribing in this demographic.
  • To elucidate the roles of prescribers and multidisciplinary teams in optimizing drug therapy for older patients.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of research evidence on geriatric prescribing.

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  • Analysis of epidemiological data related to medication use in the elderly.
  • Evaluation of quality measurement methodologies in geriatric pharmacotherapy.
  • Assessment of the collaborative roles within healthcare teams for drug therapy management.

    • Main Results:

    • The review synthesizes current research on the patterns and epidemiology of drug prescribing in the elderly.
    • It explores various metrics and approaches for evaluating the quality of geriatric medication management.
    • The critical contribution of both individual prescribers and integrated multidisciplinary teams to safe and effective drug therapy is highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of drug therapy in elderly patients necessitates a comprehensive understanding of prescribing epidemiology and quality indicators.
    • The collaborative efforts of prescribers and multidisciplinary teams are essential for optimizing medication regimens and improving patient outcomes in older adults.
    • Addressing the complexities of geriatric prescribing is crucial for enhancing patient safety and therapeutic efficacy.