Community Pharmacists' Contribution to Medication Reviews for Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

Sonja E Kallio Annika KiiskiMarja S A AiraksinenAntti T MäntyläAnne E J Kumpusalo-VauhkonenTimo P JärvensivuMarika K Pohjanoksa-Mäntylä

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2018)

Regardless of community pharmacists' contributions to interventions, medication review interventions seem to reduce drug-related problems and increase medication adherence. More well-designed, rigorous studies with more sensitive and specific outcomes measures need to be conducted to assess the effect of community pharmacists' contributions to reviewing medications and improving the health of older adults.

Keyphrases

mental health
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climate change
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