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Geriatric Polypharmacy: Pharmacist as Key Facilitator in Assessing for Falls Risk.

Michelle A Fritsch1, Penny S Shelton2

  • 1Meds MASH, LLC, 16326 Matthews Road, Monkton, MD 21111, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|April 3, 2017
PubMed
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Falls significantly impact older adults

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

  • Falls pose a major health risk for the aging population.
  • The incidence of falls and related injuries is increasing with the growing elderly demographic.
  • Effective fall prevention strategies are crucial for maintaining the health and independence of older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the critical role of pharmacists in mitigating fall risks among older adults.
  • To outline a comprehensive, stepwise approach for pharmacist-led fall risk assessment.
  • To promote interprofessional collaboration in managing falls in the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on falls in older adults.
  • Highlighting pharmacist interventions across various practice settings.
Keywords:
FallsFalls assessmentGeriatricMedicationPatient safetyPharmacist

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  • Describing a systematic methodology for fall risk assessment and management.

    • Main Results:

    • Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to identify and address fall risks.
    • A structured assessment process can effectively reduce falls and injuries.
    • Collaboration enhances the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of fall prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • Pharmacists play an indispensable role in reducing falls among older adults.
    • A stepwise, collaborative approach to falls assessment is essential.
    • Interventions by pharmacists can significantly improve patient safety and outcomes.