TY  - GEN
N2  - In the United States, prescription and over-the-counter medications greatly benefit the health outcomes of numerous populations. Medical and pharmacological advancements have created several treatment options to increase quality of life and length of life. Yet, on the horizon of fast-tracked drug development, another phenomenon is emerging called polypharmacy. In medical literature, it is generally defined as an individual who takes more than 5 medications1. This trend is usually seen in older adults (65 years and older), especially those who have comorbid conditions2. According to Healthy People 2030, 15.9% of older adults used inappropriate medications in 20153. Although the use of 5 or more medications may be necessary depending on the patient?s health, inappropriate medications cause harmful outcomes for certain individuals. There should be more public education on polypharmacy in older adults because this is a prevalent problem amongst geriatric populations. Older adults are at an increased risk of adverse drug events, which result in more hospital admissions and other negative health outcomes. Educational resources can increase awareness of this issue so patients can become advocates in their own healthcare.
DO  - 10.6083/ht24wk11f
DO  - DOI
AB  - In the United States, prescription and over-the-counter medications greatly benefit the health outcomes of numerous populations. Medical and pharmacological advancements have created several treatment options to increase quality of life and length of life. Yet, on the horizon of fast-tracked drug development, another phenomenon is emerging called polypharmacy. In medical literature, it is generally defined as an individual who takes more than 5 medications1. This trend is usually seen in older adults (65 years and older), especially those who have comorbid conditions2. According to Healthy People 2030, 15.9% of older adults used inappropriate medications in 20153. Although the use of 5 or more medications may be necessary depending on the patient?s health, inappropriate medications cause harmful outcomes for certain individuals. There should be more public education on polypharmacy in older adults because this is a prevalent problem amongst geriatric populations. Older adults are at an increased risk of adverse drug events, which result in more hospital admissions and other negative health outcomes. Educational resources can increase awareness of this issue so patients can become advocates in their own healthcare.
T1  - Polypharmacy in older adults
DA  - 2021
AU  - Gendreau, Anne
L1  - https://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/9275/files/Gendreau.Anne.2021.capstone.pdf
PB  - Oregon Health & Science University
LA  - eng
PY  - 2021
ID  - 9275
L4  - https://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/9275/files/Gendreau.Anne.2021.capstone.pdf
KW  - Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
KW  - Quality of Life
KW  - Aged
KW  - Polypharmacy
KW  - Prescriptions
TI  - Polypharmacy in older adults
Y1  - 2021
L2  - https://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/9275/files/Gendreau.Anne.2021.capstone.pdf
LK  - https://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/9275/files/Gendreau.Anne.2021.capstone.pdf
UR  - https://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/9275/files/Gendreau.Anne.2021.capstone.pdf
ER  -