Improving the Quality of Care Through Age-Friendly Practice

Area of Science:

• Geriatric Pharmacy
• Health Services Research
• Patient Safety

Background:

• The need for integrated, evidence-based care for older adults is increasing.
• Current healthcare models often lack effective interprofessional collaboration.
• Age-Friendly Health Systems aim to optimize care for the unique needs of older populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a series of case studies on age-friendly care principles.
• To demonstrate the value of pharmacist collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• To align geriatric care with the 'What Matters' framework for older adults.

Main Methods:

• Publication of a series of articles in *The Senior Care Pharmacist* journal.
• Focus on the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Systems: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
• Presentation of case discussions illustrating the application of age-friendly principles.

Main Results:

• The series will provide practical examples of interprofessional collaboration in geriatric care.
• Case studies will highlight the integration of evidence-based practices to avoid harm.
• The content is designed to improve care quality for older adults.

Conclusions:

• Pharmacist-led, collaborative approaches are crucial for effective age-friendly care.
• The 4Ms framework offers a structured method for optimizing care for older adults.
• This series supports the advancement of Age-Friendly Health Systems and professional development for geriatric pharmacists.