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The Medication Reduction Project: combating polypharmacy in South Dakota elders through community-based interventions

S L Schrader1, B Dressing, R Blue

  • 1Geriatric Health Institute, Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD, USA.

South Dakota Journal of Medicine
|December 1, 1996
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The Medication Reduction Project (MED RED) empowered over 1,100 elders to reduce medications, leading to improved health and independence. This community program demonstrated the benefits of personalized medication reviews for older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Polypharmacy is a significant issue for elders, increasing risks and healthcare costs.
  • Community-based interventions are needed to manage medication use in older populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Medication Reduction Project (MED RED) in addressing polypharmacy among elders.
  • To assess the impact of pharmacist-led medication reviews on medication adherence and health outcomes in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • The MED RED program utilized educational presentations and one-on-one medication reviews by geriatric pharmacists.
  • Longitudinal data were collected from over 1,100 older adults in South Dakota communities.

Main Results:

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  • Participants in one-on-one reviews took fewer medications and had dosage reductions.
  • Medication adherence improved, with increased use of non-pharmacological alternatives.
  • Elders reported feeling better, spending less on medications, and showing improved functioning and independence.

Conclusions:

  • Medication education empowers community-based elders to actively manage their health.
  • Pharmacist-led interventions can effectively reduce polypharmacy and enhance quality of life for older adults.