Keywords

chronic disease, comorbidities, deprescribing, diabetes mellitus, medication management, older adults, polypharmacy

 

Authors

  1. Diggins, Kristene DNP, MBA, CNE, NEA, FAANP

Abstract

Abstract: In today's clinical landscape, the simultaneous use of multiple drugs to treat a single condition has become a major patient safety issue. Recent evidence suggests a need to identify deprescribing opportunities in the management of polypharmacy. NPs, as clinical gatekeepers, are in a key position to spearhead deprescribing best practices, specifically as they relate to older adults with multiple medication regimens.