| "Take ten minutes": a dedicated ten minute medication review reduces polypharmacy in the elderly. | |
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PMID: 21046863 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Multiple and inappropriate medications are often the cause for poor health status in the elderly. Medication reviews can improve prescribing. This study aimed to determine if a ten minute medication review by a general practitioner could reduce polypharmacy and inappropriate prescribing in elderly patients. A prospective, randomised study was conducted. Patients over the age of 65 (n = 50) underwent a 10-minute medication review. Inappropriate medications, dosage errors, and discrepancies between prescribed versus actual medication being consumed were recorded. A questionnaire to assess satisfaction was completed following review. The mean number of medications taken by patients was reduced (p < 0.001). A medication was stopped in 35 (70%) patients. Inappropriate medications were detected in 27 (54%) patients and reduced (p < 0.001). Dose errors were detected in 16 (32%). A high level of patient satisfaction was reported. A ten minute medication review reduces polypharmacy, improves prescribing and is associated with high levels of patient satisfaction. |
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Authors:
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E K Walsh; K Cussen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Irish medical journal Volume: 103 ISSN: 0332-3102 ISO Abbreviation: Ir Med J Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-04 Completed Date: 2010-12-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0430275 Medline TA: Ir Med J Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 236-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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General Practice Training Unit, Waterford Regional Hospital, Dunmore Rd, Waterford. elbreathnach@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Humans Medication Reconciliation* Polypharmacy* Prospective Studies |
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