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International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications

IJSRP, Volume 10, Issue 6, June 2020 Edition [ISSN 2250-3153]


Home Medication Review in Geriatric population in Gandhinagar
      Saloni Patel, Shrushti Patel, Srushti Patel, Viren Patel, Dr. Priyanshee Rathod, Dr. Shrikalp Deshpande
Abstract: With advanced age there is an increase in multiple disease states, with a consequent increase in the number of medicines taken. The elderly therefore need regular review. Home Medication Review (HMR) Program was pioneered by Australian Government in the year 2001. HMR is a collaborative service involving the general practitioner, pharmacist and the patient. This study was carried out to assess medication taken, adherence. The main objectives of this study are to collect demography and check disease prevalence, study medicine use and to assess medication adherence in geriatric population. Results: 102 patients of age greater than 60 years participated in the study. 48 were females (47.05%) and 54 were males (52.95%).

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Saloni Patel, Shrushti Patel, Srushti Patel, Viren Patel, Dr. Priyanshee Rathod, Dr. Shrikalp Deshpande (2020); Home Medication Review in Geriatric population in Gandhinagar; International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP) 10(06) (ISSN: 2250-3153), DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.10.06.2020.p10203
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