Polypharmacy and medication interaction in long-term care are common challenges that prevent adequate care of older adults. Learn more about studies that reviewed appropriate prescribing and management of medications in older adults in long-term care.
Clinical Decision Support Systems in LTC are effective in reducing the likelihood of prescribing inappropriate medications for residents with renal impairment.
Publication: Piloting a renal drug alert system for prescribing to residents in long-term care (PowerPoint, 118 KB). [Kennedy C et al. JAGS. 2011]
Osteoporosis management is not optimal among residents at risk for future fracture.
Publication: Osteoporosis management among residents living in long-term care (PowerPoint, 377 KB). [Giangregorio LM et al. Osteoporos Int. 2009]
79% of residents in this study were prescribed at least one interacting drug.
Publication: Quality of anticoagulation and use of warfarin-interacting medications in long-term care: A chart review (PDF, 263 KB). [Verhovsek M et al. BMC Geriatr. 2008]