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Abdelmalek Mouazer1, Karima Sedki1, Rosy Tsopra2,3
1Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, LIMICS, INSERM, UMR 1142, F-93000, Bobigny, France.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|July 2, 2020
Summary
To address medication complexity in elderly patients, a new interactive tool uses visual analytics to synthesize drug interaction information, aiding pharmacists in medication reviews and reducing polypharmacy risks.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Pharmacology
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidities).
- High rates of polymedication in these patients lead to elevated risks of adverse drug events.
- Current medication review (MR) practices are infrequent due to the cognitive complexity of analyzing numerous drug properties and interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a software solution that supports pharmacists in conducting medication reviews.
- To simplify access to critical medical knowledge regarding drug interactions for pharmacists.
- To enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medication reviews for polymedicated patients.
Main Methods:
- Development of an interactive tool leveraging visual analytics.
- Synthesis of complex drug interaction information into an accessible format.
- Design of a system to provide an overview of a patient's drug treatment.
Main Results:
- The tool visually synthesizes drug interaction data, making it more accessible.
- It provides pharmacists with a clearer overview of drug treatments.
- The visual approach aims to reduce the cognitive load associated with medication review.
Conclusions:
- The proposed interactive tool facilitates medication reviews by presenting drug interaction information visually.
- This approach can help mitigate safety incidents associated with polypharmacy in elderly patients.
- Software support is crucial for optimizing drug treatments and improving patient safety.
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