Prescriber Implementation of STOPP/START Recommendations for Hospitalised Older Adults: A Comparison of a Pharmacist Approach and a Physician Approach

ConclusionThis study shows that the methods of communication and the medium through which the STOPP/START recommendations are delivered significantly affect their implementation. Non-implementation of some pharmacist-delivered recommendations may be contributing to preventable ADRs in older adults. Thus, future research should aim to identify the factors influencing prescriber implementation of pharmacist recommendations in order to inform the design of more effective pharmacist interventions in optimising older patients ’ pharmacotherapy.
Source: Drugs and Aging - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research