AACN endorses white paper on medication reconciliation
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently endorsed a white paper that calls for system-wide programs for medication reconciliation…
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Improving posthospital medication management for chronically ill older adults
For chronically ill older adults who take multiple medications, a hospital stay can result in various medication-related changes. Nurses administer…
Managing medications for hospital patients with Parkinson disease
A progressive degenerative disease, Parkinson disease (PD) is marked by tremor, slow movement, stiffness, and balance problems. It affects about 1…
Meeting the challenge of monitoring medications in older adults
Use an evidence-based approach to help your patients avoid adverse drug events. Takeaways: Monitoring medications in older adult patients can…
Patient-centered medication selection for type 2 diabetes
A collaborative, patient-centered approach that considers a variety of factors will be most effective. Takeaways: Before selecting medications for type…
Preventing polypharmacy in older adults
Polypharmacy refers to the effects of taking multiple medications concurrently to manage coexisting health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension.…
