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Review
. 2022 Nov;38(4):685-692.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2022.05.008. Epub 2022 Sep 13.

Polypharmacy in the Homebound Population

Erin Atkinson Cook  1 , Maria Duenas  2 , Patricia Harris  3
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Review

Polypharmacy in the Homebound Population

Erin Atkinson Cook et al. Clin Geriatr Med. 2022 Nov.

Abstract

The number of homebound elders has risen dramatically in the past decade and was accelerated by the Sars-Cov-2 COVID-19 pandemic. These individuals generally have 5 or more chronic conditions, take 6 or more medications, and are at elevated risk for functional decline. Polypharmacy constitutes a major burden for these individuals, putting them at risk for medication nonadherence, medication errors, medication interactions, and reduced quality of life. A team-based approach may help these elders manage medications more effectively.

Keywords: Deprescribing; Home health agency; Home-based primary care; Homebound; Pharmacist; Polypharmacy; Team-based.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.

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