Exploring the benefits of structured medication reviews for frail older patients in advanced clinical practice

Duffy, Sharron; Paterson, Ruth

Abstract

Frailty in old age has become synonymous with medication use. As people age, the risk of disease burden increases. Older age is often linked with complex healthcare needs, with a rise in the number of comorbidities. This often results in the need to use multiple medications. Frailty is a global concern and requires early interventions to help people maintain their health as they age. Advanced clinical practitioners have an important role in supporting frail people living in the community. This article will review the literature and explore strategies that advanced practitioners can implement to optimise wellbeing and reduce medicines-related harm for this vulnerable population.

Citation

Duffy, S., & Paterson, R. (2021). Exploring the benefits of structured medication reviews for frail older patients in advanced clinical practice. British Journal of Nursing, 30(15), 894-898. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2021.30.15.894

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 1, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Aug 11, 2021
• Publication Date: Aug 12, 2021
• Deposit Date: Sep 2, 2021
• Journal: British Journal of Nursing
• Print ISSN: 0966-0461
• Electronic ISSN: 2052-2819
• Publisher: Mark Allen Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 15
• Pages: 894-898
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2021.30.15.894
• Keywords: Frail older people, Frailty, Community patients, Medication reviews, Reduced adverse events
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2796524