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In Umbria

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • The study examines medication use in Umbria's long-term care facilities, focusing on central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
  • In 2022, overall medication administration decreased by 6.2% compared to the previous year.

Purpose:

  • To assess the utilization of pharmacological therapies, particularly CNS medications, in nursing homes and protected residences in the Umbria Region.
  • To identify trends in drug consumption, including increases and decreases in specific drug categories.

Summary:

  • Dermatological drugs, antihypertensives, and laxatives were the most consumed. Antianemic preparations and non-systemic antibiotics saw significant increases.
  • Within CNS drugs, benzodiazepines and antipsychotics usage rose, while antidepressants declined.

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  • Overall medication use in Umbria's long-term care facilities decreased by 6.2% in 2022.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the need for a person-centered therapeutic approach in long-term care settings.
    • Provides data on medication prescribing patterns in geriatric care.
    • Informs potential interventions to optimize pharmacotherapy in elderly populations.