Could taking fewer pills make seniors healthier? new program aims to find out
NCT ID NCT02942927
Summary
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 identify which medications could be stopped or reduced, with the goal of improving health and reducing side effects.
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Dr. Dee Mangin
Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1, Canada
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