Psychotropic drugs in older adults

Proposed actions to reduce consumption

Autor*innen

• Mileidys López Bacallao
• Dailyn López Santana
• Alicia García Pérez

Parameter

• 84 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Medizin & Gesundheit

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Focusing on the risks of polypharmacy among older adults, this study highlights the alarming prevalence of unawareness regarding psychotropic drug dangers, affecting 66.1% of participants. Conducted in 2021 at the 21st Medical Clinic, it proposes targeted actions to enhance elderly knowledge about these risks. The study emphasizes the importance of intersectoral collaboration to create engaging activities that promote relaxation and stress relief, ultimately aiming to reduce reliance on psychotropic medications in this vulnerable population.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Paperback