Search for dissertations about: "drug related problems"
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1. Drug-related problems. Identification, characteristics and pharmacy interventions
Abstract : Introduction: Drug-related morbidity and mortality represent a major problem to patients, public health and society. Hence, there is a need to do more research in patients' medication practices and to find ways to improve the use of drugs. READ MORE
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2. Drug-related problems with special emphasis on drug : drug interactions
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to address some aspects of drug related problems with special regard to drug-drug interactions. In paper I we aimed to describe the scenario and frequency of drug-related problems (DRPs) in in-patients and to determine whether a pharmacotherapeutic advisory intervention aiming at reducing DRPs could affect rates of re-hospitalisation and / or death within 6 months. READ MORE
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3. Optimizing drug therapy among people with dementia : the role of clinical pharmacists
Abstract : Background: Drugs are one of the cornerstones in the management of many diseases. In general, drugs are used for diagnosis, prevention, mitigation of symptoms, and, sometimes, to cure disease. However, drug treatment in elderly people, especially those with dementia and cognitive impairments, may involve significant risk of adverse drug events. READ MORE
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4. Drug-related problems in the elderly - Interventions to improve the quality of pharmacotherapy
Abstract : Introduction: Elderly people, in particular those residing in nursing homes, often use many drugs. In general elderly patients are at greater risk of experiencing drug-related problems (DRP), as they have multiple diseases, are using many drugs and have changed physiological status. READ MORE
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5. Drug-related problems : nurses' role and responsibility
Abstract : Drug-related problems (DRPs) are common and can cause serious adverse effects, even death. The elderly are an exposed group having a higher prevalence of DRPs. As nurses are involved in all steps of the medication process they are particularly well positioned to detect, prevent and alert for DRPs. READ MORE