A Study on Inappropriate Drug Utilization in Geriatric Patients | Chapter 12 | Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 9

The objective of the stage is to evaluate the inappropriate use of cures in geriatric patients by Beers tests and PRISCUS list, and drug utilization pattern in someone of advanced years patients. Population developing is one of ultimate significant public transformations of the up-to-date. The increase in average life expectancy was a successful challenge worked out in the modern planet. The mechanisms guide ageing are contingent upon environmental determinants but also by genetic determinants, which organize the expression of genes that maybe especially main for this process. This prospective study completed activity in the geriatrics culture in a tertiary care teaching hospital as the basic objective and secondary goals include - the drug exercise pattern, inappropriate dependence on illegal substance in geriatrics by Beers Criteria & PRISCUS list, custom of drugs from WHO essential drug list & National list of essential medicines (NLEM), and ailment pattern among this population. In our study, 46 male someone of advanced years patients, and 24 female someone of advanced years patients were granted. 15 PIMs observed from Beers tests and 10 PIMs from the PRISCUS list. From both lists 5 PIMs noticed as the same medications. A total of 70 someone of advanced years patients were accepted in the general cure ward all along the study period; at which point male patients were 46 (65.7%) and female subjects were 24 (34.3%) (Fig. 1) and the average age of the geriatric patients was 70 age. Medication errors, Efficacy, and security. Thus, the clinical druggist is the most essential healthcare personnel and colleague to improve the outcome of the patient. By experiencing doctors about therapeutic drug listening and drug selection for usefulness, the clinical druggist plays a crucial part in the appropriate prescribing of drugs to patients.

Author(s) Details:

Pradeep Battula,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Bhupalam Pradeep Kumar,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER) – Autonomous, Anantapur - 515721, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Katama Ediga Krishnamurthy,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Varada Lakshmi Narasimha,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Rachiti Daiva Prasad,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Mulla Saddar Basha,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Viswabrahmin Prathibha,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Kamani Yashashwini Reddy,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Setlem Venkata Sai Krishna,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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The Analysis of Noncommunicable Diseases in Geriatrics with a Focus on Polypharmacy and Its Cost Burden | Chapter 2 | Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 9

The phase analyzes the various Noncommunicable Diseases in period of being elderly with an importance on Polypharmacy and its Cost Burden. Non-communicable ailments (NCDs) have globally proved increasing impact on fitness status in societies with disproportionately taller rates in developing countries. NCDs are the superior cause of mortality worldwide and a weighty public health danger to developing countries. These NCDs have slow progress and are of long duration and accordingly significantly contributing to situation for a long time superior to higher expenses. It maybe difficult for doctors to accomplish NCDs in elderly patients because they frequently have many co-gloomy illnesses, which demand multiple pharmacological prescriptions to address all. Multiple drug usage has negative effects, exceptionally in older community, including high costs, a coarse of life, and even end of life. The Risk factors associated with NCDs are cigarette use, alcohol use, unhealthy diet, and weak physical activity. Thus, the NCDs burden imparts a weighty effect on development, both psychologically and economically across the world. Different plannings have been established to overcome NCDs and diversified drug use (polypharmacy) in advanced in age. By offering individualized patient administration and care that is advanced, the clinical pharmacist is skillful at assisting the prescriber accompanying the management of NCDs in a geriatric patient accompanying co-morbidity.

Author(s) Details:

Pradeep Battula,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Bhupalam Pradeep Kumar,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER) – Autonomous, Anantapur - 515721, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Mulla Saddar Basha,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Katama Ediga Krishnamurthy,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Varada Lakshmi Narasimha,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Rachiti Daiva Prasad,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Kamani Yashashwini Reddy,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Viswabrahmin Prathibha,
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

N. V. Naga Dharani,

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

P. Bhagyalakshmi,

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy, Nandyal- 518112, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Community Health Services for Geriatrics and Widows South–South Nigeria | Chapter 04 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 2

 

Geriatrics and widows are underserved in today's culture. Geriatrics are viewed as unproductive age ranges. Widows, on the other hand, have traditionally been humiliated by their husbands' family and community. They are dealing with a variety of issues that are obstructing their desire to seek medical help.

The goal of this study is to evaluate the burden of ENT and medical diseases in Geriatrics and Widows by identifying common ENT and medical conditions.

The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of ear disorders among geriatrics at the Dagomo Foundation Home for the Elderly.

To determine the prevalence of ear disorders among widows in the Ubiaja community.

The purpose of this study was to determine the medical problems of widows in the Ubiaja community.

Methods: From September 2017 through April 2018, this study was a 7-month prospective study. Dagomo foundation home for the elderly in Benin City and St. Benedict Catholic Church, Ubiaja in Edo central were the study centres. The approach of total population sampling was used. The sample size was made up of all the elderly and widows who agreed to participate in the study. A health talk was provided, as well as a history taker, an Ear, Nose, and Throat examination, and a comprehensive body examination. The illness load that was discovered was recorded. Those who needed more review and management were forwarded to the appropriate people. SPSS Version 20 was used to perform statistical analysis on the data. Statistical significance was defined as a P value of less than 0.05.

The study included 50 geriatrics and 67 widows. For Geriatrics and widows, the age range was 60 – 90 years (mean age of 69.507.78 years) and 36 – 85 years (mean age of 59.619.36). There were 13 males and 37 females among the geriatrics, with 67 widows. Geriatrics had seventeen (17) different ENT disorders discovered, whereas widows had seven (7) ENT conditions and twelve (12) medical conditions recognised. In Geriatrics, the most common ENT illnesses were Otitis Media with Effusion (34.9%), Left Cerumen Auris (20.9%), and Otomycosis (20.9%). In widows, Right Cerumen Auris predominated (65.6%), followed by Left Cerumen Auris (50.0%), and Otitis Externa (10%). (28.1 percent ). The most
frequent medical problem among widows was osteoarthritis (90.6 percent). There were no statistically significant tests of connection.

Conclusion: Geriatrics and widows bear a considerable burden of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and medical illnesses.

Recommendations: To improve the quality of life of geriatrics and widows, the government should plan specialised healthcare measures.

The government should ensure that an educational policy is in place to establish age-appropriate training protocols for children and young adults on ageing issues.

Author(S) Details

I. O. Akpalaba
University of Medical Sciences, (UNIMED), Ondo State, Nigeria.

F. F. Blackie
Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, (ISTH), Edo State, Nigeria.

R. U. E. Akpalaba
University of Benin, (UNIBEN), Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

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