Implementation of a medication management improvement system for community- dwelling older adults

dc.creator	Valerie Ann Madaffari
dc.date	2013-01-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:21:10Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:21:10Z
dc.identifier	10.5430/jnep.v3n7p85
dc.identifier	1925-4040
dc.identifier	1925-4059
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/ba70fea0f0a64905b7965bb3bdec7c43
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/20334
dc.description	<p class="a"><strong>Background:</strong> Older adults have many chronic medical problems. Along with these issues, an older adult is prescribed multiple medications. This medication regimen increases the risk of adverse events. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of student nurses implementing a medication management program in a home care population.</p> <p class="a"><strong>Methods:</strong> The study was carried out with a convenience sample of community-dwelling older adults who were receiving home care services. Included a sample of 34 adults aged 62 and older who took an average of 12 medications daily. Participants were assessed for medication problems on two separate home visits 30 days apart. Medication problems identified at the first visit were addressed using an established protocol. A total of 14 student nurses conducted the assessment over an eight-month period.</p> <p class="a"><strong>Results:</strong> Findings showed a statistically significant (Z=2.33, <em>p</em><0.05) reduction in the mean number of medication problems between two visits.</p> <strong>Conclusions:</strong> Student nurses can effectively implement a medication management program.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Sciedu Press
dc.relation	http://www.sciedu.ca/journal/index.php/jnep/article/view/1700
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1925-4040
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1925-4059
dc.source	Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, Vol 3, Iss 7 (2013)
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Implementation of a medication management improvement system for community- dwelling older adults
dc.type	article