{"product_id":"medication-management-in-care-of-older-people-isbn-9781405151740","title":"Medication Management in Care of Older People","description":"\u003ci\u003eMedication Management in Care of Older People\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible introduction to medication management and its role in the management of older people and their medicines. It addresses key issues in medication management, evaluates professional roles and clinical practice initiatives and explores healthcare policy and prescribing initiatives. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis text explores the biology and neurobiology of ageing, pathological conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, medication errors, issues of concordance, long term conditions and the older person, the principles of applied pharmacology and its relationship to older people. \u003ci\u003eMedication Management in Care of Older People\u003c\/i\u003e will be of interest to health care professionals who either have an interest in medication management and older people, or who are qualified independent or supplementary prescribers, and will enable them to comprehend the principles of applied pharmacology and medication management to enable them to use this knowledge in their daily practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates the current issues, concerns and approaches used to manage older people and their medicines.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilds on pertinent current policy and research initiatives including the NSF for Older People and 'Building a Safer NHS for Patients: the role of medication safety'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach chapter features case studies, learning outcomes and implications for practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I found this book to be interesting and highly relevant to OT practice. I would recommend this book as a learning resource to inform, review and support clinical therapy practice. Occupational Therapists could well appreciate many of the contributory factors relating to medication problems with Older People, using this resource could raise own standards, but also assist with reducing the negative impacts of medication issues on older people.” - \u003ci\u003eSarah Montgomery, A\u0026amp;E Occupational Therapist and Communications Officer, (COT Specialist Section Older People), London, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Older People and Their Medicines: Health Objectives and Health Initiatives.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment of the National Service Framework (NSF) for older people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe NHS Improvement Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a safer NHS for patients; the role of medication safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrescribing drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispensing medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccess to medicines- out of hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe administration of drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping patients and carers to safely self administer medicines at home or in care homes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Matrons and the management of medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient case study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The Physiology of Human Ageing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomeostasis and ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgeing and the cardiovascular system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to the vascular system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to cardiac tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to cardiovascular function and control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to cardiovascular cells.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHepatic ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to hepatic tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to hepatic cells.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to hepatic molecular biology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenal ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to tubular function.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgeing and the immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to organs and tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to immune cells.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges to immune molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgeing and the inflammatory response.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Application of Applied Pharmacology to the Older Person.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors that alter the absorption of drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors affecting drug metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug excretion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiliary excretion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacodynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceptor agonism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacodynamics and the effects of ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Medication Management and the Older Person.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication review and the older person.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication review structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Single Assessment Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrigger questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare plans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth care professional involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrescribing practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of prescribing for the older person.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRational prescribing and prescribing support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Medication Errors and the Older Person.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe extent of the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe UK perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe potential dangers of medication errors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions of medication error.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassification of medication errors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses of medication error.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForms of medication error.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication errors that arise due to the supply and administration of medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors contributing to the development of medication errors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nurse prescriber’s role in the prevention of medication errors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrescription writing education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventative measures involving prescriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputerised prescribing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Concordance with Medication and Older People.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifficulties establishing a rationale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of the non-concordant individual.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication related issues that underpin non-concordance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ei. Polypharmacy and complicated medication regimens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eii. Lack of education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eiii.Patient comprehension of the need to adhere to prescribed medication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eadministration protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting concordance with medication regimens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient self-medication schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe prescriber’s role in the augmentation of concordance with medication for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eolder people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe art of teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching practicalities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinforcing education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarriers to teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime management difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning early discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehension of applied pharmacology and therapeutics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Neurophysiology, and Neuropathology of Ageing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn search of a nerve cell.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeurochemicals and synaptic transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor neurotransmitters in the brain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dynamic neurone, plasticity and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges in neuronal activity and communication in the ageing brain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat causes cellular damage with ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeuropathology of Alzheimer’s disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacological strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeuropathology of Parkinson’s disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacological approach in the treatment of PD.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: The Management of the Older Person with a Long-term\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCondition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernment policy and long-term conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe NHS Improvement Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe evolvement of the community matron.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe education and training of the community matron.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase finding and case management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterprofessional working.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLay carer’s role.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe future management of older people with long-term conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: The Community Pharmacist’s Role in the Management of Older People and their Medicines.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation and training Community pharmacy contractual framework.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepeat dispensing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedicine Use Reviews (MUR’s).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication Review.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServices to residential homes Swallowing difficulties Domiciliary visiting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompliance aids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrescribing support Multidisciplinary working.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMaggi Banning\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice at Brunel University, West London, UK  \u003ci\u003eMedication Management in Care of Older People\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible introduction to medication management and its role in the management of older people and their medicines. 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