Abstract

The continued development of explicit lists of medications to avoid in older adults, such as the Beers criteria, is a key initiative in geriatrics. The involvement of nurse in this endeavor is critical , and nursing research, education, and practice will help not only develop but also disseminate important pharmacological management information to the public and thereby decrease drug-related problems and improve the health of older adults. Lastly, we wish to acknowledge Dr. Mark Beers' tremendous leadership in conceptualizing the importance of medication management in older adults and in acknowledging the significance of the full-team approach in patient care. Mark, who passed away in 2009, was an incredible mentor and true champion of safe medication use in adults.

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Journal of gerontological nursing 38:6 2012 Jun pg 3-5

MeSH

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Drug Therapy
Geriatric Nursing
Humans
Nurses
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Societies, Nursing
United States

Pub Type(s)

Editorial

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22657720