Enhanced coordination of care to reduce medication risks in older home care clients in primary care: a randomized controlled trial

Enhanced coordination of care to reduce medication risks in older home care clients in primary care: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background As populations are aging, a growing number of home care clients are frail and use multiple, complex medications. Combined with the lack of coordination of care this may pose uncontrolled polypharmacy and potential patient safety risks. The aim of this study was to assess the impa...

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Main Authors: Terhi Toivo, Marja Airaksinen, Maarit Dimitrow, Eeva Savela, Katariina Pelkonen, Valtteri Kiuru, Tuula Suominen, Mira Uunimäki, Sirkka-Liisa Kivelä, Saija Leikola, Juha Puustinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Coordination of care
Medication risk management
Home care
Older adults
Medication safety
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1353-2

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