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Gerokomos
Print version ISSN 1134-928X
Abstract
RIVERA PLAZA, Loreto. Inappropriate prescription and its relationship with adherence to therapeutic plan in polymedicated patients. Gerokomos [online]. 2018, vol.29, n.3, pp.123-127. ISSN 1134-928X.
Background:
The quality of prescription drugs in elderly polymedicated people is an aspect of great importance in the quality of primary care because this population has a high risk of inappropriate prescriptions and lack of adherence, resulting in important health impacts.
Objective:
To analyze the suitability of the pharmaceutical prescription and adherence treatment in the population over 75 years polymedicated in a basic health area of primary care.
Desing:
observational, descriptive and transversal study. 273 patients aged 75 years or older were included. The information was obtained through medical record review and revision of treatment through the STOPP/START criteria.
Results:
The percentage of inappropriate prescribing was 80.6%, predominantly STOPP criteria (67.4%) compared to the criteria START (53.3%). The percentage of adherence was 93.8%.
Conclusions:
There is a very high percentage of inappropriate prescribing, and the degree of compliance (93.8%) in patients over 75 years polymedicated, although no relationship between the two variables has.
Keywords : Inappropriate prescribing; primary health care; Aging; Medication adherence.