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Geriatric Polypharmacy: Pharmacist as Key Facilitator in Assessing for Falls Risk.

Michelle A Fritsch1, Penny S Shelton2.   

Abstract

This article highlights the significant health impact of falls among older adults. An emphasis is placed on the vital role of the pharmacist, regardless of practice setting, in assessing and reducing falls risk for this growing population. In addition, the importance of a stepwise comprehensive approach to falls assessment by pharmacists in collaboration with other clinicians is elucidated.
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Keywords:  Falls; Falls assessment; Geriatric; Medication; Patient safety; Pharmacist

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Year:  2017        PMID: 28364992     DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2017.01.003

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Clin Geriatr Med        ISSN: 0749-0690            Impact factor:   3.076


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1.  Investigating the characteristics and needs of frequently admitting hospital patients: a cross-sectional study in the UK.

Authors:  Reem Kayyali; Gill Funnell; Bassel Odeh; Anuj Sharma; Yannis Katsaros; Shereen Nabhani-Gebara; Barbara Pierscionek; Joshua Sterling Wells; John Chang
Journal:  BMJ Open       Date:  2020-09-02       Impact factor: 2.692

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