from Medical News Today:
About 28 percent of elderly patients were found to be at risk for
harmful medication interactions or drug duplications when they were
admitted to home care, according to a new study by the Center for Home
Care Policy & Research.
The study also found that during the course of a home care episode,
nearly a quarter of patients age 65+ experienced one or more symptoms
or signs of a problem or complication related to their drug regimen.
Medication-related problems - including falls related to anti-anxiety
drugs, and weakness or confusion related to certain cardiac drugs -
were targeted so that home care staff could take preventive action....
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About 28 percent of elderly patients were found to be at risk for
harmful medication interactions or drug duplications when they were
admitted to home care, according to a new study by the Center for Home
Care Policy & Research.
The study also found that during the course of a home care episode,
nearly a quarter of patients age 65+ experienced one or more symptoms
or signs of a problem or complication related to their drug regimen.
Medication-related problems - including falls related to anti-anxiety
drugs, and weakness or confusion related to certain cardiac drugs -
were targeted so that home care staff could take preventive action....
For More...
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