Pharmacoepidemiology of medications omitted in New Zealand Residential Aged Care Homes.

CONCLUSIONS: A wide range of medications are regularly prescribed and administered to RAC home residents in NZ. Omitted doses are frequently recorded without a justification. Inconsistent recording of omissions can increase potential for error, particularly in relation to psychotropic medications. More consistent recording may help staff to maintain a high standard of quality care. PMID: 32567805 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32567805?dopt=Abstract

Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - June 21, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Garratt SM, Kerse NM, Peri K, Jonas MF, Scahil SL Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

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