Abstract
The increasing complexity of medication regimens leaves older adults vulnerable to the hazards of polypharmacy and adverse drug reactions especially during care transitions. This comprehensive EBP project demonstrated an overall improvement in high-risk medication knowledge from a group mean of 3.8 (Pre) to 4.42 (Post), meeting the defined 4.0 benchmark.
Sigma Membership
Beta Zeta at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Older Adults, Patient Safety, Polypharmacy
Recommended Citation
Fiscella, Elizabeth L., "Improving medication reconciliation through an older adult education initiative" (2019). Convention. 176.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/176
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Improving medication reconciliation through an older adult education initiative
Washington, DC, USA
The increasing complexity of medication regimens leaves older adults vulnerable to the hazards of polypharmacy and adverse drug reactions especially during care transitions. This comprehensive EBP project demonstrated an overall improvement in high-risk medication knowledge from a group mean of 3.8 (Pre) to 4.42 (Post), meeting the defined 4.0 benchmark.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.