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Polypharmacy at a registered aged care facility
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 17:11 authored by Sudhakaran, A, Davis, Katherine, Selvarajan, S, Buckner, E, Chintapalli, N, Reardon, Gabby, Cheek, CG, Lizzi ShiresLizzi Shires, Rosemary RamsayRosemary Ramsay, Allen, PPolypharmacy in the elderly increases the risk of adverse events such as behavioural changes, delirium, falls and organ damage. The national prescription rate of antipscyhoticsfor people over 65 yrsis 27%. Appropriate prescribing practice by GPs is essential in reducing risk.
The University of Tasmania Teaching in Residential Aged Care (TRAC) was established in 2013, where medical students in their final clinical year complete clinical placements in Aged Care. With significant teaching around best practice use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines we anticipated reduced use by the residents' primary care practitioners and more regular review.
History
Publication title
Papers from the RACGP #GP17 Conference 2017Department/School
Tasmanian School of MedicinePublisher
Royal Australian College of General PractitionersPlace of publication
AustraliaEvent title
RACGP #GP17 Conference 2017Event Venue
Sydney, AustraliaDate of Event (Start Date)
2017-10-26Date of Event (End Date)
2017-10-28Repository Status
- Restricted