2018•DEStech Transactions on Biology and HealthOpen access

Safety Problems and Intervention Measures of Medication in Chinese Elderly

Xinyu Ma, Min Zhang, Jidong Liu

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As a special group in China, the elderly accounted for relatively large. The problem of rational drug use has become a focus in the society. The elderly are in the aging state in physiological, psychological and other aspects. As the prevalence increases, drug abuse increases and the consequent adverse reactions are endangering the health of the elderly. This paper analyzed the safety problems of medication in the elderly and explores safe, effective and individualized interventions, so as to provide a reference for clinical decision making.

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As a special group in China, the elderly accounted for relatively large. The problem of rational drug use has become a focus in the society. The elderly are in the aging state in physiological, psychological and other aspects. As the prevalence increases, drug abuse increases and the consequent adverse reactions are endangering the health of the elderly. This paper analyzed the safety problems of medication in the elderly and explores safe, effective and individualized interventions, so as to provide a reference for clinical decision making.

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As a special group in China, the elderly accounted for relatively large. The problem of rational drug use has become a focus in the society. The elderly are in the aging state in physiological, psychological and other aspects. As the prevalence increases, drug abuse increases and the consequent adverse reactions are endangering the health of the elderly. This paper analyzed the safety problems of medication in the elderly and explores safe, effective and individualized interventions, so as to provide a reference for clinical decision making.

Key concepts: Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), Medicine, Elderly people, China, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Psychology

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