Arch Gerontol Geriatr February 2023 PMID 36399891

Polypharmacy and medicine regimens in older adults in residential aged care.

Amy Theresa Page, Kathleen Potter, Vasi Naganathan, Sarah Hilmer, Andrew J McLachlan, Richard I Lindley, Tracy Coman, D Mangin, Christopher Etherton-Beer

Mentions

39
Peak: 9 in Nov 2022
across 6 sources since Oct 2014

Extended reach

36,250
potential audience

Total likes

26

Video views

942

Mentions per month

Oct 2014 – Feb 2023

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter18 posts
  • News9 articles
  • Reddit5 posts
  • Facebook3 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong agreement with the article’s findings on the high rates of polypharmacy and suboptimal prescribing, as many posts mention 'most residents' being affected and express concern about medication risks. The tone and choice of words like 'potential' and 'affected almost all residents' underscore the seriousness, while some posts suggest the research could lead to meaningful changes in aged care practices, demonstrating its high impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts acknowledge the high prevalence of polypharmacy and potential prescribing issues, supporting the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Discussion highlights concern over medication safety and quality of care, indicating high interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some reactions delve into implications of suboptimal prescribing and potential improvements, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Posts emphasize the significance of the research in improving aged care medicine practices, indicating a high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines medication use among older adults in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), highlighting that most residents are prescribed numerous medicines, often leading to complex regimens with potential risks.
  • The data show that nearly all residents experienced some form of potentially suboptimal medication use, including underprescribing and high-risk prescribing such as sedatives or anticholinergic drugs, with many also experiencing prescribing cascades.
  • These findings suggest that the high prevalence of complex and potentially inappropriate medication regimens may put residents at risk of adverse effects, complicate medication management, and impact healthcare outcomes in aged care settings.]

Top posts

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Amy Page
@AmyTPage · X

Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescribing so missed out on the potential benefits of indicated medicines. https://t.co/JG7jxS1bNP

Dec 10, 2022 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 1,994 followers View post →
UWA School of Health and Clinical Sciences
@UWA_SAH · X

Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescribing so missed out on the potential benefits of indicated medicines. https://t.co/FIaEq6OSso https://t.co/cjXiR55T0A

Nov 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 255 followers View post →
UWA WA Centre for Health & Ageing (WACHA)
@UWAHealthAgeing · X

The latest paper out of WACHA showed that potentially suboptimal prescribing affected almost all residents (302 out of 303) in aged care facilities. Most residents (92%) were exposed to polypharmacy and were charted 10.3 ± 4.5 regular medicines daily. https://t.co/dttsL0Whi4 https://t.co/ACymQVaRD1

Nov 4, 2022 · 1 like · 3 shares · 610 followers View post →
Ken Gusler
@kgusler · X

Polypharmacy and medicine regimens in older adults in residential aged care - https://t.co/54CmrETnId

Feb 18, 2023 · 20,027 followers View post →
Cecilia Calvo Pita
@ceciliacalpi · X

RT @AmyTPage: Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescr…

Dec 10, 2022 · 5 shares · 4,420 followers View post →
US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN)
@DeprescribeUS · X

RT @AmyTPage: Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescr…

Dec 13, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,465 followers View post →

All mentions

Reddit Journal of Science
@rsciencejournal · X

Polypharmacy and medicine regimens in older adults in residential aged care https://t.co/D8SHIrlIIz #science #medicine #polypharmacy #medicine #regimens #adults

Feb 19, 2023 · 336 followers View post →
Reddit Journal of Science
@rsciencejournal · X

Polypharmacy and medicine regimens in older adults in residential aged care https://t.co/9BEHxjgdhv #science #medicine #polypharmacy #medicine #regimens #adults

Feb 18, 2023 · 336 followers View post →
Ken Gusler
@kgusler · X

Polypharmacy and medicine regimens in older adults in residential aged care - https://t.co/54CmrETnId

Feb 18, 2023 · 20,027 followers View post →
US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN)
@DeprescribeUS · X

RT @AmyTPage: Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescr…

Dec 13, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,465 followers View post →
CMUS
@CentMedUseSafet · X

RT @AmyTPage: Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescr…

Dec 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,092 followers View post →
Esther❤
@witnessconnects · X

RT @AmyTPage: Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescr…

Dec 10, 2022 · 5 shares · 16 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

RT @AmyTPage: Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescr…

Dec 10, 2022 · 5 shares · 577 followers View post →
Cecilia Calvo Pita
@ceciliacalpi · X

RT @AmyTPage: Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescr…

Dec 10, 2022 · 5 shares · 4,420 followers View post →
Amy Page
@AmyTPage · X

Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescribing so missed out on the potential benefits of indicated medicines. https://t.co/JG7jxS1bNP

Dec 10, 2022 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 1,994 followers View post →
COHERENT
@CoherentRx · X

RT @UWAHealthAgeing: The latest paper out of WACHA showed that potentially suboptimal prescribing affected almost all residents (302 out of…

Nov 17, 2022 · 3 shares · 120 followers View post →
UWA School of Health and Clinical Sciences
@UWA_SAH · X

RT @UWAHealthAgeing: The latest paper out of WACHA showed that potentially suboptimal prescribing affected almost all residents (302 out of…

Nov 14, 2022 · 3 shares · 255 followers View post →
UWA School of Health and Clinical Sciences
@UWA_SAH · X

RT @rsciencejournal: Polypharmacy and medicine regimens in older adults in residential aged care https://t.co/ZlrJOcBEzL #science #medicin…

Nov 14, 2022 · 1 share · 255 followers View post →
Reddit Journal of Science
@rsciencejournal · X

Polypharmacy and medicine regimens in older adults in residential aged care https://t.co/ZlrJOcBEzL #science #medicine #polypharmacy #medicine #regimens #adults

Nov 6, 2022 · 1 share · 336 followers View post →
Ken Evanoski
@EvanoskiKen · X

Polypharmacy and medicine regimens in older adults in residential aged care https://t.co/n7UAAJjGRQ

Nov 5, 2022 · 3 followers View post →
Eyob Alemayehu Gebreyohannes
@AG_Eyob · X

RT @UWA_SAH: Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescri…

Nov 4, 2022 · 1 share · 361 followers View post →
Australian Deprescribing Network (ADeN)
@DeprescribeAU · X

RT @UWAHealthAgeing: The latest paper out of WACHA showed that potentially suboptimal prescribing affected almost all residents (302 out of…

Nov 4, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,758 followers View post →
UWA School of Health and Clinical Sciences
@UWA_SAH · X

Even though most residents were exposed to polypharmacy, 86% of residents had at least one instance of potential under prescribing so missed out on the potential benefits of indicated medicines. https://t.co/FIaEq6OSso https://t.co/cjXiR55T0A

Nov 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 255 followers View post →
UWA WA Centre for Health & Ageing (WACHA)
@UWAHealthAgeing · X

The latest paper out of WACHA showed that potentially suboptimal prescribing affected almost all residents (302 out of 303) in aged care facilities. Most residents (92%) were exposed to polypharmacy and were charted 10.3 ± 4.5 regular medicines daily. https://t.co/dttsL0Whi4 https://t.co/ACymQVaRD1

Nov 4, 2022 · 1 like · 3 shares · 610 followers View post →