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Identification Of Potentially Inappropriate Medication Utilizing The Beers Criteria Among Elderly Patients, Christine B. Mitchell
Identification Of Potentially Inappropriate Medication Utilizing The Beers Criteria Among Elderly Patients, Christine B. Mitchell
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Background: The normal process of aging causes numerous physiological changes that affect pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Therefore, the geriatric population is more vulnerable to the effects of potentially inappropriate medication. The American Geriatric Society’s Beers Criteria identifies potentially inappropriate medication to be avoided for this population and can be implemented in efforts to avoid risks associated for this population.
Aim and Methods: The purpose of this project was to implement the Beers Criteria to identify potentially inappropriate medications among patients 65 years and older. The objectives were to increase the percentage of charts reviewed for inappropriate medications and to increase the …