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Long-Term Care medicines formularies: any reasons for pharmacists' concern?

Gonçalves, João Rafael; Sole, Giordano Avancini; Cavaco, Afonso Miguel.
Braz. J. Pharm. Sci. (Online); 59 (), 2023
Abstract This study aimed to characterize and compare medicines formularies (MFs) used in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities in Portugal, and to identify the prevalence of Potentially Inappropriate Medicines (PIMs). A systematic contact with LTC facilities was undertaken in December 2021. MFs were systemati...
Formulario Farmacéutico, Hogares para Ancianos/clasificación, Portugal/etnología, Farmacéuticos/clasificación, Preparaciones Farmacéuticas/administración & dosificación, Lista de Medicamentos Potencialmente Inapropiados/ética, Anciano, Comité Farmacéutico y Terapéutico/clasificación
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Quality of Life of Elderly People Living in Different Types of Long-term Care Facilities

Anjos, Cíntia Aparecida; Clemente, Mirna; Dias, Josiane de Fátima Gaspari; Burci, Ligia Moura; Leite, Rômulo de Oliveira; Miguel, Marilis Dallarmi.
Braz. J. Pharm. Sci. (Online); 58 (), 2022
Abstract Population aging is a worldwide occurrence that has become urgent in developing countries. Quality of life can be measured to identify functional capacity and determine the degree of impact on quality of life exerted on an individual. This study aimed to measure the quality of life of elderly pe...
Calidad de Vida, Anciano, Hogares para Ancianos/clasificación, Envejecimiento/genética, Pruebas de Estado Mental y Demencia/normas, Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Identification of inappropriate prescribing in a Brazilian nursing home using STOPP/START screening tools and the Beers' Criteria

Nascimento, Mariana Martins Gonzaga; Ribeiro, Andréia Queiroz; Pereira, Mariana Linhares; Soares, Adriana Cristina; Loyola Filho, Antônio Ignácio de; Dias-Junior, Carlos Alan Candido.
Braz. j. pharm. sci; 50 (4), 2014
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Potentially Inappropriate Medication (PIM) use and associated factors, as well as the prevalence of Prescribing Omissions (PO). A cross-sectional study was conducted in a philanthropic Brazilian nursing home involving 46 individuals aged 60 y...
Mal Uso de Medicamentos de Venta con Receta, Hogares para Ancianos/clasificación, diagnóstico, Farmacoepidemiología/organización & administración, Anciano, Lista de Medicamentos Potencialmente Inapropiados/22074
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