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Recent Literature on Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Events in Older Adults
Author(s) -
Naples Jennifer G.,
Hanlon Joseph T.,
Schmader Kenneth E.,
Semla Todd P.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/jgs.13922
Subject(s) - medicine , observational study , adverse effect , psychological intervention , medline , inclusion (mineral) , drug , systematic review , intensive care medicine , family medicine , psychiatry , pharmacology , pathology , gender studies , sociology , political science , law
Medication errors and adverse drug events are common in older adults, but locating literature addressing these issues is often challenging. The objective of this article is to summarize recent studies addressing medication errors and adverse drug events in a single location to improve accessibility for individuals working with older adults. A comprehensive literature search for studies published in 2014 was conducted, and 51 potential articles were identified. After critical review, 17 studies were selected for inclusion based on innovation; rigorous observational or experimental study designs; and use of reliable, valid measures. Four articles characterizing potentially inappropriate prescribing and interventions to optimize medication regimens were annotated and critiqued in detail. The authors hope that health policy‐makers and clinicians find this information helpful in improving the quality of care for older adults.