High-Risk Medication Use in Older Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: Prevalence, Harms, and Strategies to Mitigate Risks and Enhance Use

Sluggett, Janet K, Harrison, Stephanie L ORCID: 0000-0002-8846-0946, Ritchie, Leona A, Clough, Alexander J, Rigby, Debbie, Caughey, Gillian E and Tan, Edwin CK (2020) High-Risk Medication Use in Older Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: Prevalence, Harms, and Strategies to Mitigate Risks and Enhance Use. The Senior Care Pharmacist, 35 (10). pp. 419-433.

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Abstract

<jats:p>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.</jats:p>

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Patient Safety, Health Services, Prevention, Clinical Research, Aging, Generic health relevance
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	13 Jan 2021 10:55
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2024 16:28
DOI:	10.4140/tcp.n.2020.419.
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3112604