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Medication Management in Older Adults

Author : Susan Koch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 160327457X
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Medication Management in Older Adults written by Susan Koch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-08-14 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medication use is the predominant form of health intervention in our society. And as we age, the likelihood of medication use increases dramatically, with more than 80 percent of those over age 65 using one or more medications. Along with that, the potential for medication errors also increases. Indeed adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and adverse drug events (ADEs) are a significant problem in older adults. Written in a practical format by contributors from Australia and the United States, Medication Management in Older Adults: A Concise Guide for Clinicians presents the available evidence on research interventions designed to reduce the incidence of medication errors in older adults, with a focus on acute, subacute, and residential (long-term) care settings. Because medication errors can occur at all stages in the medication process, from prescription by physicians to delivery of medication to the patient by nurses, and in any site in the health system, it is essential that interventions be targeted at all aspects of medication delivery. Chapters cover the principles of medical ethics in relation to medication management; common medication errors in the acute care sector; medication management in long-term care settings; nutrition and medications; the outcomes of a systematic review; dose form alterations; Electronic Health Records (EHR), Computerized Order Entry (COE), Beers criteria; and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. For those clinicians especially concerned with providing the best possible outcomes for their older adult patients, Medication Management in Older Adults: A Concise Guide for Clinicians is an invaluable resource and a significant contribution to the burgeoning literature on medication errors.

Medication Management in Care of Older People

Author : Maggi Banning
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470691514
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Medication Management in Care of Older People written by Maggi Banning and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medication Management in Care of Older People is an accessible introduction to medication management and its role in the management of older people and their medicines. It addresses key issues in medication management, evaluates professional roles and clinical practice initiatives and explores healthcare policy and prescribing initiatives. This text explores the biology and neurobiology of ageing, pathological conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, medication errors, issues of concordance, long term conditions and the older person, the principles of applied pharmacology and its relationship to older people. Medication Management in Care of Older People will be of interest to health care professionals who either have an interest in medication management and older people, or who are qualified independent or supplementary prescribers, and will enable them to comprehend the principles of applied pharmacology and medication management to enable them to use this knowledge in their daily practice. Illustrates the current issues, concerns and approaches used to manage older people and their medicines. Builds on pertinent current policy and research initiatives including the NSF for Older People and 'Building a Safer NHS for Patients: the role of medication safety' Each chapter features case studies, learning outcomes and implications for practice “I found this book to be interesting and highly relevant to OT practice. I would recommend this book as a learning resource to inform, review and support clinical therapy practice. Occupational Therapists could well appreciate many of the contributory factors relating to medication problems with Older People, using this resource could raise own standards, but also assist with reducing the negative impacts of medication issues on older people.” - Sarah Montgomery, A&E Occupational Therapist and Communications Officer, (COT Specialist Section Older People), London, UK

Patient Safety and Quality

Author : Ronda Hughes
Publisher : Department of Health and Human Services
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Improving Medication Management in Home Care

Author : Dennee Frey
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135430853
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Improving Medication Management in Home Care written by Dennee Frey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help stop the widespread problem of medication errors among the elderly The problem of medication errors among the elderly is widespread. Improving Medication Management in Home Care: Issues and Solutions tackles this tough issue by closely examining the challenges faced in preventing medication errors in home and community care program settings and putting forth effective solutions to better manage medication use. Respected experts discuss the unique role of the pharmacist in improving patient safety, presenting a comprehensive collection of evidence-based studies featuring national and international viewpoints, cutting-edge interventions, and cost-effective procedures that address medication problems in older adults. Polypharmacy is the term used for patients receiving too many medications for a specific treatment. The implications for drug-drug interactions can be dangerous for the unaware patient. Improving Medication Management in Home Care: Issues and Solutions focuses on several different effective management programs and examines each in detail, completely explaining the positive—and negative—results. This hands-on practical information is useful for all professionals and field providers working with older adults and their medication concerns. The book also provides valuable lessons through the experiences of national home health leaders in various settings—hospital-based, rural, large or small, etc., as well as community-based programs for dually eligable older adults. The book is extensively referenced and includes an abundance of clear, helpful tables, figures, and Web resources. Improving Medication Management in Home Care: Issues and Solutions explores: developing computerized risk assessment screenings implementing pharmacist-centered interventions improving transitional care from hospital to home the Prescription Intervention and Lifelong Learning (PILL) program Medication Therapy Management Services a quality-improvement project to reduce falls and improve medication management outcome-based quality improvement for patient safety intern programs that can provide cost-effective consultant services Improving Medication Management in Home Care: Issues and Solutions is essential reading for home health care administrators, clinicians, managers, pharmacists, physicians, educators, students, those professionals involved in the field of aging, and health practitioners world-wide.

Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism

Author : Liat Ayalon
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319738208
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism written by Liat Ayalon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geography, design, engineering, policy and media studies. The contributors have collaborated to produce a truly stimulating and educating book on ageism which brings a clear overview of the state of the art in the field. The book serves as a catalyst to generate research, policy and public interest in the field of ageism and to reconstruct the image of old age and will be of interest to researchers and students in gerontology and geriatrics.

Oxford Textbook of Geriatric Medicine

Author : Jean-Pierre Michel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198701594
Total Pages : 1393 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Geriatric Medicine written by Jean-Pierre Michel and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 1393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of the definitive international reference book on all aspects of the medical care of older persons will provide every physician involved in the care of older patients with a comprehensive resource on all the clinical problems they are likely to encounter, as well as on related psychological, philosophical, and social issues.

Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine

Author : Alan J. Sinclair
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119954142
Total Pages : 3453 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine written by Alan J. Sinclair and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 3453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the comprehensive and renowned textbook Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine offers a fully revised and updated review of geriatric medicine. It covers the full spectrum of the subject, features 41 new chapters, and provides up-to-date, evidence-based, and practical information about the varied medical problems of ageing citizens. The three editors, from UK, USA and France, have ensured that updated chapters provide a global perspective of geriatric medicine, as well as reflect the changes in treatment options and medical conditions which have emerged since publication of the 4th edition in 2006. The book includes expanded sections on acute stroke, dementia, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory diseases, and features a new section on end-of-life care. In the tradition of previous editions, this all-encompassing text continues to be a must-have text for all clinicians who deal with older people, particularly geriatric medical specialists, gerontologists, researchers, and general practitioners. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from Google Play or the MedHand Store. Praise for the 4th edition: "...an excellent reference for learners at all clinical and preclinical levels and a useful contribution to the geriatric medical literature." —Journal of the American Medical Association, November 2006 5th edition selected for 2012 Edition of Doody's Core TitlesTM

Medication: Management Matters

Author : Felicia C. Juntunen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (843 download)

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Download or read book Medication: Management Matters written by Felicia C. Juntunen and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problems associated with the use of multiple medications, or polypharmacy, are amplified in older adults. This toolkit, a web-based set of modules, provides instruments for the non-medical student, preparing for a career in geriatric care management or other aging services, to assist the older adult and their caregivers in accomplishing safe and effective medication management according to professional and agency protocols. The four modules address the key themes of: (a) age related changes and medication, (b) the impact of medication adherence, (c) transitional care, and (d) issues for adults aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Background data development involved review of the literature and interviews with content experts. The standard for inclusion of electronically available resources established that each resource had to relate to either medication management and/or one of the four module themes. A web-based format was chosen for the project supported by principles of adult learning theory, reflected in the web site design. Each module includes a goal, objectives, activities that link users to available resources, self-evaluation questions, and references. Content was reviewed for currency, accuracy, and evidence base by an expert panel. Representing future consumers, a focus group evaluated the accessibility, clarity, and relevance of the web site. Analysis of the project evaluation confirms the effectiveness of the project in accomplishing the aim to provide medication management education for gerontology students and entry-level professionals.

Medication Overload

Author : Stephanie Matinpour
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Medication Overload written by Stephanie Matinpour and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-05 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Older adults, as a group, have more health conditions that require medication management. The average person over age 65 uses 4.5 prescription drugs and two over-the-counter medications at any given time. Drug therapy in seniors presents multiple challenges and adverse drug effects are frequently the source of problems commonly associated with aging such as confusion, impaired motor function and depression. Good medication management in the senior population involves identifying and resolving adverse drug events instead of treating them with additional drugs.Learn from a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist about what you can do to minimize your risk of medication related problems, or how to assist a loved one who is having difficulty safely managing their medications at home.

Medication-Related Falls in Older People

Author : Allen R. Huang
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319323040
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Medication-Related Falls in Older People written by Allen R. Huang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-25 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprising a single repository of knowledge and scientific evidence in the field, this book provides strategies to mitigate fall risk by providing information on the complex interactions between aging processes, co-morbid conditions and prescribed medications in older patients. Geriatric health is becoming a more prominent issue as the population ages, and balancing the beneficial effects of medication against the potential and real side-effects in these patients involves a deliberate and thoughtful task: physiologic aging, the accumulation of co-morbidities, and the use of drugs to manage various conditions and symptoms generates a unique set of problems for each patient. Falls are a dreaded event in older people. The event can affect a person in a physical, and psychological manner, resulting in soft tissue and bony injury, fear of falling, and depression. The identification of and reduction in fall risks in older people is a worldwide concern, and reducing the incidence of falls is a ubiquitous quality measure of health care delivery. Heterogeneity amongst older people precludes a single solution. However, physicians and others involved in the care of geriatric patients will benefit from the presented insights into how medication use can be modified to limit its impact as a contributing factor.

Life Satisfaction and Medication Management Among Older Adults

Author : Gail Ann Lis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (271 download)

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Download or read book Life Satisfaction and Medication Management Among Older Adults written by Gail Ann Lis and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Retooling for an Aging America

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309131952
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Retooling for an Aging America written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-08-27 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.

Gerontology

Author : Grazia D’Onofrio
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 178923252X
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Gerontology written by Grazia D’Onofrio and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-07-04 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aging well and actively is the real objective of human being. This book is an up-to-date and realistic view on physiopathological mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases. The book includes topical contributions from multiple disciplines to support the fundamental goals of extending active life and enhancing its quality.

Geriatric Practice

Author : Audrey Chun
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030196259
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Geriatric Practice written by Audrey Chun and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as a comprehensive reference for the basic principles of caring for older adults, directly corresponding to the key competencies for medical student and residents. These competencies are covered in 10 sections, each with chapters that target the skills and knowledge necessary for achieving competency. Each of the 45 chapters follow a consistent format for ease of use, beginning with an introduction to the associated competency and concluding with the most salient points for mastery. Chapters also includes brief cases to provide context to the clinical reasoning behind the competency, strengthening the core understanding necessary to physicians of the future. Written by expert educators and clinicians in geriatric medicine, Geriatric Practice is key resource for students in geriatric medicine, family and internal medicine, specialties, hospice and nursing home training, and all clinicians studying to work with aging patients.

Improving Medication Management and Compliance in the Elderly Population

Author : Emily Linggi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (139 download)

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Download or read book Improving Medication Management and Compliance in the Elderly Population written by Emily Linggi and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been reported that as high as 50% of older adults do not take their medications as prescribed (Marcum et al., 2017). Medication compliance in the elderly population is defined as the extent to which a person's actions and behavior matches up with the mutually agreed upon recommendations of the healthcare provider (World Health Organization, n.d.). It is estimated that the elderly population will reach 81 million by the year 2040, representing approximately 22% of the U.S. population (Profile of Older Americans, 2021). As people are living longer, there may be associated comorbidities, leading to an increase in the number of medications a person may take. Bokhof & Junis-Walker (2016) points out that there is a correlation between the increase of chronic diseases in the aging population, the increased number of medications that are added to their regiment, poor compliance, and increased adverse reactions. For many adults, the ability to maintain their medication regimen is the difference between remaining independent and illness or hospitalization. Poor medication adherence can cause patient harm and is associated with an increased risk for falls, increased hospitalizations, and increased healthcare costs (Sirois et al., 2017). Improving medication adherence needs to take priority to minimize the effects of this health crisis.

Using Technology to Improve Care of Older Adults

Author : Diane Chau
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826142435
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Using Technology to Improve Care of Older Adults written by Diane Chau and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-08-28 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State-of-the-art developments in multiple new technologies for older adult care Grounded in a unique team-based geriatrics perspective, this book delivers a broad range of current, evidence-based knowledge about innovative technology that has the potential to advance the care and well being of older adults. It provides key information about the development, selection, and implementation of technology products, and describes research evidence, education-based initiatives, and systems thinking. The book also examines challenges and barriers to implementation, adoption and innovation. From telehealth and assistive technology in the home to simulation and augmented reality in educational settings, the text provides a hands-on, field-tested articulation of how products can aid in the transitional care process, chronic care delivery, and geriatrics/gerontology education. It discusses technology developments in rural areas, home telehealth, wearable technology, personalized medicine, social robots, technology to assist seniors with cognitive impairments, the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance health care of older adults. The text is written to help health care professionals select the appropriate technology for their needs. Key Features: Describes the most current technology resources, evidence, and developments for older adult care Based on a team-centered approach Written by interprofessional health care providers experienced in implementing, developing and adopting technology to assist older adults Includes case studies depicting technology-related successes and failures Addresses the challenges, barriers, and opportunities for transforming aging with technology across transitions of care

Doing Realist Research

Author : Nick Emmel
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1526451719
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Doing Realist Research written by Nick Emmel and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2018-06-18 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together leading theorists, researchers and policy makers with expertise in using realist methods, this book is a definitive guide to putting realist methodologies into practice. Not just an overview of the field, this book looks to extend current debates and apply realist methods to new and practical challenges in social research. Featuring practical, worked examples of how to turn theory into evidence, it empowers readers not just to understand realist methods, but to use them. It will help readers: - Negotiate the complexity of relational systems - Understand the importance and relevance of cumulative theory - Address concerns over data sources and quality - Be flexible and creative in realist approaches - Produce useful evidence for policy. Sophisticated and globally minded, this book is the perfect addition to the ongoing development and application of realist methods across evaluation, synthesis, and social research.