Identifying Older Adult Barriers

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Study Information

Identifying Older Adult barriers to Helping Older Adults Select Safe OTC Medications

Study Title

Exploring Over the Counter Medication Safety in Older Adults

Funding

Award by the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, 2014

Funding Timeline

October 2014 – June 2016

Overview

  • Objective: Prevent medication misuse in a particularly vulnerable and growing older adult population.
  • Aim 1: Describe factors that contribute to how older adults currently select OTC medications from the patient’s perspective.
  • Aim 2: Conduct a diagnostic analysis to refine the elements of an innovative collaborative pharmacist-patient intervention.

Collaborators and Stakeholders

Collaborators and Stakeholders

  • School of Pharmacy: Michelle Chui (PI), Jamie Stone (Associate Researcher)
  • ShopKo: Ken Walker
  • WI Dept. of Veteran Affairs: Cynthia Phelan (Co-I), Lauren Welch (Co-I)
  • Oregon Area Senior Center: Alison Koelsch
  • Supporting Active Independent Lives (SAIL): Ann Albert
  • Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin: Sarah Sorum

Associated Publications & Presentations