Abstract

The medical professionals are responsible for medication review in older adults. Especially, it is needed to review medication carefully while the number of medication taken is increased due to increased severity of disease in older adults.

Author Details

Hsiu Yu Ho, PhD, RN, Department of Nursing, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan; Meei-Fang Lou, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Beers Criteria, Older Adults, Potentially Inappropriate Medications

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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To explore the prevalence and related factors of potential inappropriate medication use in older adults

Melbourne, Australia

The medical professionals are responsible for medication review in older adults. Especially, it is needed to review medication carefully while the number of medication taken is increased due to increased severity of disease in older adults.