Abstract
The aging population globally necessitates an effective approach to medication management, particularly among older adults who are at a higher risk for adverse drug events (ADEs). This presentation explores the intricacies of medication management for older adults by comparing and contrasting practices and guidelines from the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Lead Author Affiliation
Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Geriatric Nursing, Medication Management, Polypharmacy, Healthy Ageing, Medication Reconciliation
Recommended Citation
Nieve, Blaise B., "Medication management for older adults: Bridging learning from US and UK perspectives" (2024). General Submissions: Presenations (Oral and Poster). 8.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/gen_sub_presentations/2024/presentations/8
Conference Name
Philippine Nurses Association of North Carolina (PNA-NC) Event
Conference Host
Philippine Nurses Association of North Carolina (PNA-NC)
Conference Location
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Conference Year
2024
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Medication management for older adults: Bridging learning from US and UK perspectives
Durham, North Carolina, USA
The aging population globally necessitates an effective approach to medication management, particularly among older adults who are at a higher risk for adverse drug events (ADEs). This presentation explores the intricacies of medication management for older adults by comparing and contrasting practices and guidelines from the United States and the United Kingdom.
Description
The presenter is one of the invited resource speakers of the Philippine Nurses Association of North Carolina (PNA-NC) for their Quarterly Professional and Clinical Updates. This PNA-NC event, aptly named "WE CARE: United in Promoting Excellence in Nursing", was held last April 20, 2024, from 09:00 AM to 02:05 PM, at Duke Health Technology Solutions at The Park, 14 Moore Drive, Durham, North Carolina, USA, 27703 (in-person) and via Zoom (online).