Abstract

Polypharmacy is a growing community problem, and is evident in correctional healthcare. Using Lewin's Change Theory, action research, and an interprofessional team approach in this project, potentially problematic polypharmacy was identified. One hundred eighty profiles met criteria for inclusion. Eighty-six profiles were reviewed, 44 (51%) were age 50 to 78, and 42 (49%) age 26-49.

Author Details

Russell R. Blair, DNP, MS, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Literature Review

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Polypharmacy, Correctional Nursing, Interprofessional, Aging Inmates

Advisor

Debra J. Nogueras

Second Advisor

Theresa Pape

Third Advisor

Carl Koenigsmann

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-02-08

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