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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedChui MA, Stone JA, Holden RJ
Improving over-the-counter medication safety for older adults: a study protocol for a demonstration and dissemination study.
This study proposes to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention for preventing misuse of high-risk OTC medications by older adults; and to evaluate the implementation of the intervention in community pharmacies. The primary outcome will be a comparison of proportion of older adults who misuse OTC medication from baseline to post-intervention.
AHRQ-funded; HS024490.
Citation: Chui MA, Stone JA, Holden RJ .
Improving over-the-counter medication safety for older adults: a study protocol for a demonstration and dissemination study.
Res Social Adm Pharm 2017 Sep - Oct;13(5):930-37. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.11.006.
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Keywords: Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Elderly, Medication: Safety, Medication, Provider: Pharmacist