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000009275 245__ $$aPolypharmacy in older adults
000009275 260__ $$bOregon Health & Science University
000009275 269__ $$a2021
000009275 336__ $$aPoster
000009275 502__ $$gPhysician Assistant
000009275 520__ $$aIn 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.
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000009275 650__ $$aDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions$$040408
000009275 650__ $$aQuality of Life$$025032
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000009275 650__ $$aPolypharmacy$$031550
000009275 650__ $$aPrescriptions$$038416
000009275 691__ $$aSchool of Medicine$$041369
000009275 692__ $$aDivision of Physician Assistant Education$$041465
000009275 7001_ $$aGendreau, Anne
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