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Polypharmacy in the Homebound Population.

Erin Atkinson Cook¹, Maria Duenas², Patricia Harris¹

¹UCLA Division of Geriatrics, 10945 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 2339, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.

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|October 9, 2022

Summary

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Homebound elders face challenges managing multiple chronic conditions and medications, a problem worsened by COVID-19. A team-based approach shows promise for improving medication management and quality of life for this growing population.

Keywords:

Deprescribing Home health agency Home-based primary care Homebound Pharmacist Polypharmacy Team-based

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Gerontology
Public Health
Pharmacology

Background:

The population of homebound elderly individuals has significantly increased, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
These individuals often present with multiple (≥5) chronic conditions and complex medication regimens (≥6 medications).
High-risk factors include functional decline, medication nonadherence, errors, interactions, and diminished quality of life due to polypharmacy.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the challenges of polypharmacy in homebound elders.
To explore the potential of a team-based approach for improving medication management in this demographic.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on homebound elders, polypharmacy, and team-based care models.
Analysis of risk factors associated with complex medication regimens in elderly populations.

Main Results:

Polypharmacy is a significant burden, increasing risks of nonadherence, errors, and interactions.
A team-based care strategy is a potential solution for enhancing medication management.

Conclusions:

Effective management of polypharmacy is crucial for homebound elders' health and well-being.
Team-based interventions may offer a viable strategy to mitigate the risks associated with multiple medications in this vulnerable group.