Author:
Sluggett Janet K.,Harrison Stephanie L.,Ritchie Leona A.,Clough Alexander J.,Rigby Debbie,Caughey Gillian E.,Tan Edwin C. K.
Abstract
Older residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs), also known as nursing homes, care homes, or residential aged care facilities, often have multiple health conditions and are exposed to polypharmacy. Use of high-risk medications such as opioids, glucose-lowering medications, antithrombotics,
and antipsychotics is prevalent among residents of LTCFs. Ensuring appropriate use of high-risk medications is important to minimize the risk of medication-related harm in this vulnerable population. This paper provides an overview of the prevalence and factors associated with high-risk medication
use among residents of LTCFs. Evidencebased strategies to optimize the use of high-risk medications and enhance resident outcomes are also discussed.
Publisher
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Cited by
9 articles.
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