Studies to reduce unnecessary medication use in frail older adults: A systematic review

Findings

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Scientific Abstract

PubMed
Scientific Abstract

Publisher
User-friendly summary

Database of Review of Effects

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

2012
Year Published

2013
Quality Rating

6/10 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

Not reported in detail - Description states:Not reported (36)
Global/regional focus

Not yet available
Country focus

Not reported in detail - Description states:Not reported (36)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review of effects
Type of question

Effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Individual
Priority Area

Not applicable
Health system topic(s)

Delivery arrangements
How care is designed to meet consumers' needs
Case management
By whom care is provided
Skill mix - Multidisciplinary teams
Staff - Training
With what supports is care provided
Other ICT that support individuals who provide care
Safety monitoring and improvement systems
Implementation strategies
Provider-targeted strategy
Educational material
Educational meeting
Educational outreach visit
Peer review
Audit and feedback
Patient-mediated intervention
Theme

Optimal aging
Domain

Technologies
Drugs
Sectors
Primary care
Home care
Hospital care
Long-term care
Providers
Physician
Generalist
Specialist
Pharmacist

Publication details

Citation

Tjia J, Velten SJ, Parsons C, Valluri S, Briesacher BA. Studies to reduce unnecessary medication use in frail older adults: A systematic review. Drugs & Aging. 2013;30(5):285-307.
DOI

10.1007/s40266-013-0064-1

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