Interprofessional medication assessment among home care patients: any impact on functioning? Results from a randomised controlled trial

Interprofessional medication assessment among home care patients: any impact on functioning? Results from a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Multimorbidity and polypharmacy are related to the use of potentially inappropriate medicines and negative clinical outcomes including drug-related adverse events and functional declines. Home care clients are a vulnerable patient group often exposed to these risks. The aim of th...

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Main Authors: K. Auvinen, A. Voutilainen, J. Jyrkkä, E. Lönnroos, P. Mäntyselkä
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Functioning
Home care
Medication therapy management
Medicines
Older people
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01796-1

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