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Medication management in the home.

A E Stuck1, I Y Tamai

  • 1Sepulveda Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 1, 1991
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Optimizing medication management for home care patients requires a comprehensive geriatric assessment. Technological advancements and interdisciplinary approaches enhance drug choices, administration, and monitoring for complex home-based care.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Home Healthcare

Background:

  • Medication management in home care presents unique challenges compared to institutional settings.
  • Home care necessitates tailored strategies due to patient-specific factors and environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the distinct aspects of medication management for home care patients.
  • To emphasize the role of comprehensive geriatric assessment in improving medication choices for this population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current practices and technological advancements in home medication management.
  • Discussion of specialized considerations including ambulatory monitoring and high-risk therapies.

Main Results:

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  • Comprehensive geriatric assessment in the home setting can optimize medication selection.
  • Technological innovations have expanded options for drug administration and monitoring at home.
  • Addressing compliance for functionally impaired patients and interdisciplinary teamwork are crucial.

    • Conclusions:

    • Home care medication management benefits significantly from patient-centered assessments and advanced tools.
    • An integrated, interdisciplinary approach is essential for safe and effective medication use in the home environment.