Inappropriate medication in a national sample of US elderly patients receiving home health care
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Drug Utilization
Home Care Services
Homes for the Aged
Medication Errors
abstract
The prevalence of PIM use in older home health patients is high despite potential mechanisms for improved safety. Policies to improve the review and reconciliation processes within home health agencies and to improve physician-home health clinician collaboration are likely needed to lower the prevalence of PIM use in older home health patients.
