L’écologie familiale et la consommation de médicaments chez les personnes âgées : commentaires sur un facteur important ignoré dans les recherches et les projets de prévention
Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: A litterature review from 1986 to 1996 on medication use by older persons confirms previous conclusions on studies up to 1986 (Mishara and McKim, 1989): there is little empirical research on the role of family members in patterns of medication use by elders. This article briefly summarizes studies of factors related to medication use and prevention programs aimed at reducing problems related to compliance and drug adverse reactions in older persons. We propose a conceptual model of the role of the family as a component of resiliency of elders and we suggest that family members be included in strategies for preventing the risks related to inappropriate use of medicines.
Source: Santé mentale au Québec
DOI: 10.7202/502103ar
Author: Brian L. Mishara
Institution: Université du Québec à Montréal
Language: French
Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2117390560