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Carlotta Lunghi1,2, Marco Domenicali3, Stefano Vertullo3,4
1Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126, Bologna, Italy. carlotta.lunghi@unibo.it.
Abstract:
The growing complexity of geriatric pharmacotherapy necessitates effective tools for mitigating the risks associated with polypharmacy. The Screening Tool of Older Persons' Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions (STOPP)/Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment (START) criteria have been instrumental in optimizing medication management among older adults. Despite their large adoption for improving the reduction of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) and patient outcomes, the implementation of STOPP/START criteria faces notable challenges. The extensive number of criteria in the latest version and time constraints in primary care pose practical difficulties, particularly in settings with a high number of older patients. This paper critically evaluates the challenges and evolving implications of applying the third version of the STOPP/START criteria across various clinical settings, focusing on the European healthcare context. Utilizing a "Questions & Answers" format, it examines the criteria's implementation and discusses relevant suitability and potential adaptations to address the diverse needs of different clinical environments. By emphasizing these aspects, this paper aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on enhancing medication safety and efficacy in the geriatric population, and to promote more person-centred care in an aging society.
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