Table 9 Respondents suggested measures to improve their practice using Beers’ criteria for potentially inappropriate prescribing in elderly
Variables | Hospital Pharmacists Frequency (%) (n = 66) | Physicians Frequency (%) (n = 31) |
|---|---|---|
Increasing awareness of Healthcare Professionals on Beers’ criteria through workshops, seminars | ||
Yes | 66 (100.0) | 28 (90.3) |
No | 0 (0) | 3 (9.7) |
Interaction between healthcare professionals on how to tackle the issue of inappropriate medication use by elderly patients. | ||
Yes | 66 (100.0) | 29 (93.5) |
No | 0 (0) | 2 (6.5) |
Having regular clinical meetings about inappropriate medication encountered. | ||
Yes | 63 (95.5) | 30 (96.8) |
No | 3 (4.5) | 1 (3.2) |
When older patients are being given health talk, the counseling on adherence and appropriate medication use should be encouraged. | ||
Yes | 66 (100.0) | 29 (93.5) |
No | 0 (0) | 2 (6.5) |