Evidence-based guideline. Improving medication management for older adult clients. Journal of gerontological nursing. [J Gerontol Nurs] Journal article

Title	Evidence-based guideline. Improving medication management for older adult clients.
Author(s)	Bergman-Evans B
Institution	Alegent Health Home Care and Hospice, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Source	J Gerontol Nurs 2006 Jul; 32(7):6-14.
MeSH	Aged Drug Interactions Drug Monitoring Drug Therapy Evidence-Based Medicine Geriatric Assessment Geriatric Nursing Humans Nurse's Role Nursing Assessment Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Patient Care Planning Patient Education Polypharmacy Practice Guidelines Risk Assessment Self Administration Total Quality Management
Abstract	All providers and professionals who care for older adults have an important role to play in the process of managing medications. The evidence-based guideline "Improving Medication Management for Older Adult Clients" (Bergman-Evans, 2004) provides assessments and interventions that are useful across settings. By focusing on reducing inappropriate prescribing, decreasing polypharmacy, avoiding adverse events, and maintaining function, professionals and providers have the opportunity to improve outcomes for this important population.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Journal Article Review
PubMed ID	16863041

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