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Inappropriate medication prescribing in residential care/assisted living facilities
Author(s)Philip D Sloane, Sheryl Zimmerman, Lori C Brown
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 50, no 6,, June 2002
Pagespp 1001-1011
KeywordsDrugs ; Care homes ; United States of America.
AnnotationInappropriately prescribed medications (IPMs) remain a problem in long-term care, as found in this study of 2,078 residents in residential care or assisted living (RC/AL) facilities in Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Maryland. IPM designation was based on modification of a list developed by Beers et al and currently used by nursing home surveyors. Most of the patients were taking five or more medications; 16% were receiving IPM. In multivariate analyses, IPM use was associated with the number of medications received, the smaller homes (fewer than 16 beds), moderate licensed practical nurse turnover, absence of dementia, and absence of weekly visits by a doctor. Regular visits by a doctor may improve prescribing, as well as attention to high-risk groups such as those on multiple medications. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020808208 A
ClassmarkLLD: KW: 7T

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