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Elizabeth K Pogge1, Lindsay E Davis1, John Tuitele2
11Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale, Arizona.
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In this case study, an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, including a clinical pharmacist, cardiologist, and physical therapist, presents an approach to assessing, mitigating, and engaging in shared decision-making for fall risk reduction in an older adult through lifestyle modifications, physical activity, and medication regimen adjustments. This case explores a frequently encountered clinical dilemma: balancing the safe use of oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) with the risks associated with recurrent falls-an area where shared decision-making is crucial. It also highlights the value of an interdisciplinary team utilizing the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms framework, which focuses on aligning care with what matters most to the older adult.
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