A study of medication safety in rural older people in Luzhou City.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the current status and determinants of medication safety among rural older residents in Luzhou City, with the aim of informing targeted strategies to promote safe and rational medication use.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 100 older adults (≥60 years) and 60 primary care physicians from rural Luzhou. Data collection included structured questionnaires on medication use, adherence, and safety knowledge, as well as a review of 100 outpatient electronic medical records (EMRs) for chronic disease management. Prescription rationality was evaluated using the Medication Appropriateness Index (MAI), and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) were identified according to the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria. Descriptive

SUBMITTER: Xu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12848795 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature