POLYPHARMACY

This study tested whether special communication training for doctors and pharmacists could help them work with patients aged 75 and older to safely stop or reduce diabetes and heart medications. Teams of healthcare providers were randomly assigned to receive the training either b…

This study tested whether having a pharmacist conduct video calls to veterans' homes could help older adults manage their medications more safely. Researchers enrolled 304 older veterans with multiple health conditions who were taking at least five daily medications. They compare…

This study tested a program to help seniors taking five or more medications work with their doctor and pharmacist to safely reduce or stop some pills. The goal was to see if lowering medication burden improves health, quality of life, and reduces side effects. Seniors were random…

This study tested two different training programs to help VA doctors and clinics improve how they prescribe medications. It focused on three areas: reducing unnecessary medications for older adults, safely using blood thinners, and offering therapy instead of pills for insomnia. …

This study tested a program to help reduce unnecessary or risky medications for people with dementia. A pharmacist met with patients and their caregivers via video call to review all medications based on the patient's personal health goals. The goal was to see if this approach sa…

This small pilot study tested a program to help safely reduce the number of unnecessary or potentially harmful medications taken by people with dementia living in assisted living. A clinician reviewed each participant's medications and made recommendations to stop or lower doses,…

This study asked elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions about their experiences with doctor continuity. Researchers interviewed 26 older adults in Granada who had recently gone without a regular family doctor. The goal was to understand how having consistent care from …