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Examining The Association Of Medication Complexity With Health-Related Quality Of Life In Older Adults Receiving Community-Based Long Term Services And Supports, Claudia Ann Beck
Examining The Association Of Medication Complexity With Health-Related Quality Of Life In Older Adults Receiving Community-Based Long Term Services And Supports, Claudia Ann Beck
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While the complexity of a medication regimen is a concern for all individuals, it is of significant concern for community-dwelling older adults who often require multiple medications to treat chronic health problems. Health related quality of life (HRQoL) has been identified as a key quality outcome measure when assessing care of older adults, particularly those with long-term care needs. Although the use of multiple medications has been widely explored in the literature, there is a paucity of data regarding the combination of several medication-related factors (number of active medications, therapeutic drug class, and medication regimen complexity) and HRQoL in older …