Deprescribing and Polypharmacy in an Aging Population: A Comprehensive Guide

By Ali Elbeddini, Author

This authoritative book supports healthcare professionals worldwide in reducing polypharmacy-related drug-related problems (DRPs) by collaborating with patients, families, interprofessional healthcare teams, and educational institutions to develop, implement, test, refine, and educate on evidence-based strategies for deprescribing and optimizing patient safety.

The Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Various Patient Populations

Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications by one person, is a widespread issue affecting numerous patient populations, including those without primary care physicians, individuals with mental health conditions, patients with multiple chronic diseases, and the aging population.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Deprescribing

This book emphasizes the significance of involving a multidisciplinary team in deprescribing efforts, comprising healthcare professionals, patients, and family members. It identifies key barriers and enablers for the implementation of deprescribing programs and develops targeted strategies to address these barriers and optimize enablers.

Improving Patient Safety through Deprescribing

By reducing polypharmacy and optimizing medication regimens, healthcare professionals can significantly enhance patient safety, reducing the risk of adverse drug reactions, hospitalizations, and other drug-related problems.

Product Details
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication Date: August 22, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9780323991384, 9780323993814