Maximizing drug compliance in the elderly - Tips for staying on top of your patients' medication use

被引:19
作者
Ennis, KJ
Reichard, RA
机构
[1] TEMPLE UNIV,SCH MED,GEN INTERNAL MED SECT,PHILADELPHIA,PA 19122
[2] TEMPLE UNIV HOSP & MED SCH,GERIATR SKILLED CARE UNIT,PHILADELPHIA,PA 19140
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10.3810/pgm.1997.09.323
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Medication noncompliance has a significant impact on morbidity, mortality, and quality of life of older patients. Problems with compliance may be related to patient characteristics, medication properties, physician responsibilities, or a combination of these, Plans for improving compliance need to be individualized, depending on each patient's unique circumstances.
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