Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Leo ML Stolk

Publications

• Research Article
  A Survey on Medication Reviews in Older Patients: Substantial Variation in Daily Practice
  Author(s): Kim PGM Hurkens, Carlota Mestres-Gonzalvo, Hugo AJM de Wit, P. Hugo M van der Kuy, Rob Janknegt, Frans Verhey, Jos MGA Schols, Leo ML Stolk, Coen DA Stehouwer and Wubbo MulderKim PGM Hurkens, Carlota Mestres-Gonzalvo, Hugo AJM de Wit, P. Hugo M van der Kuy, Rob Janknegt, Frans Verhey, Jos MGA Schols, Leo ML Stolk, Coen DA Stehouwer and Wubbo Mulder
  
  Objective: To assess the methods and frequency by which medication reviews are performed by general practitioners and nursing home physicians by means of a survey. Methods: 134 nursing home physicians and general practitioners working in the southern part of the Netherlands, the province of Limburg were asked to fill in a digital questionnaire. Non response was followed by second emailing and a questionnaire on paper by regular post. The questionnaire was developed by an expert panel, consisting of two hospital pharmacists, an internist, a nursing home physician and a neuropsychiatrist. Results: There was substantial inconsistency in the frequency of performing medication reviews, ranging from monthly (in 40%) by the nursing home physicians to four times a year (in 50%) by the general practitioners. Time spent on one review also varied significantly between groups,.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000133

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