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Pharmacy's contribution to geriatric care

Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy

|July 1, 1981

Summary

Scientific knowledge is insufficient to manage health issues arising from multiple conditions and medications in the elderly. Pharmacists must lead research to improve drug management for older adults.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

Significant gaps exist in understanding the complexities of multipathology and polypharmacy in the elderly.
Historical underfunding and neglect of research concerning geriatric health problems contribute to this knowledge deficit.
The management of physical and mental health issues in aging populations is often complicated by multiple drug use.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical need for enhanced scientific and clinical understanding of drug use in the aging population.
To emphasize the role of pharmacists in addressing the challenges of multipathology and polypharmacy in the elderly.
To advocate for increased research focus on the unique problems faced by older adults concerning medication management.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing research on geriatric pharmacology and polypharmacy.
Analysis of current challenges in managing multiple health conditions and drug regimens in the elderly.
Identification of areas requiring further scientific investigation and clinical data collection.

Main Results:

Current scientific knowledge is inadequate to effectively manage the health problems associated with multipathology and polypharmacy in the elderly.
There is a notable deficiency in research specifically addressing the impact of aging on drug use and its consequences.
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to contribute to the development of essential data for improved geriatric drug management.

Conclusions:

Urgent need for scientific advancement in understanding drug interactions and effects in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities.
Pharmacists should actively participate in generating crucial scientific and clinical data to optimize medication use in older adults.
Addressing the research neglect in geriatrics is paramount for improving the health outcomes of the elderly population.

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