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Generation Rx: evaluation of medication misuse prevention education for older adults
Ruth E Emptage1, Brittany S Lovatt1, Cynthia D Sloan1
1College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States.
Frontiers in Public Health
|October 1, 2024
Summary
Older adults showed improved knowledge and safer medication intentions after attending a Generation Rx Older Adult Toolkit (GROAT) educational session. The program effectively enhanced safe medication use practices in this key demographic.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Pharmacology Education
Background:
- Medication misuse is a growing concern, particularly among older adults who are high medication users.
- There is a need for evidence-based prevention education programs targeting safe medication practices in older populations.
- The Generation Rx Older Adult Toolkit (GROAT) offers resources for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess changes in knowledge and behavioral intentions regarding safe medication use among older adults.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of educational programming utilizing the GROAT resources.
Main Methods:
- Partnered with Ohio State University Extension offices to deliver GROAT programming.
- Trained Extension Educators through the Generation Rx Ambassadors program.
- Administered pre- and post-surveys to participants to measure knowledge, behavioral intentions, and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Significant knowledge gains were observed in 7 out of 8 questions on safe medication practices.
- Behavioral intentions related to safe medication use showed significant positive impact (p < 0.001).
- Participant perceptions and program satisfaction were favorable.
Conclusions:
- GROAT programming, delivered by trained Extension Educators, significantly improved older adults' knowledge of safe medication use.
- The program positively influenced behavioral intentions, promoting safer medication practices among older adults.
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