Medication regimen complexity in adults and the elderly in a primary healthcare setting: determination of high and low complexities

201564 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Juliana Marques Ferreira · Federal University of São João del-Rei

Dayani Galato · Universidade de Brasília

Angelita Cristine de Melo · Federal University of São João del-Rei

Abstract

The medication regimen complexity is associated with the patient's illness profile and problems with the use of drugs; therefore, the proposed scores can be useful in prioritizing patients for clinical care by pharmacists and other health professionals.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Medication Adherence and Compliance Public Health in Brazil

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Pharmacy Practice

Volume 13, Issue 4, pp. 659-659

DOI: 10.18549/pharmpract.2015.04.659

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