POLYPHARMACY

This study tested a team-based program designed to help seniors safely reduce the number of medications they take. Researchers enrolled 345 adults aged 70+ who were taking five or more regular medications. The program involved a pharmacist review and a doctor consultation to iden…

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 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 aimed to understand the experiences of older patients with chronic health conditions when they do not have a regular, consistent family doctor. Researchers interviewed 26 patients in Granada, Spain, who had recently gone without their usual doctor for several months. T…