Enhancing Medication Safety through Implementing the Qatar Tool for Reducing Inappropriate Medication (QTRIM) in Ambulatory Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To promote optimal healthcare delivery, safeguarding older adults from the risks associated with inappropriate medication use is paramount.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the Qatar Tool for Reducing Inappropriate Medication (QTRIM) in ambulatory older adults to enhance medication safety.

Method

The QTRIM was developed by an expert consensus panel using the Beers Criteria and contained a list of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) based on the local formulary. Using quality improvement methodology, it was piloted and implemented in two outpatient pharmacy settings serving geriatric medicine and dermatology clinics at Rumailah Hospital, Qatar. Key performance indicators (KPIs) using implementation documentat

SUBMITTER: Alyazeedi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11202920 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature