Propoxyphene use by community-dwelling and institutionalized elderly Medicare beneficiaries

Article Abstract:

Findings indicate that propoxyphene use is high among community-dwelling elderly Medicare patients but significantly higher among their institutionalized counterparts. Since propoxyphene has been found to produce adverse side effects rendering it inappropriate for older patients, the study emphasizes the need for improved pain management in this population.

Services information, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Services, Complications and side effects, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Medicare, Self medication, Drug dispensing, Propoxyphene

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National estimates of medication use in nursing homes: findings from the 1997 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey and the 1996 Medical Expenditure Survey

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A study on medications use and prescription patterns in nursing homes is presented. The study used data from the 1997 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) and the 1996 Medical Expenditure Survey to provide national estimates on drug use in nursing homes. It demonstrates the usefulness of MCBS as a data source for medication research.

Science & research, Research, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Nursing home care

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Over-the-counter drug use by medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes: implications for practice and policy

Article Abstract:

Prevalence of over-the-counter and prescription medication use by medicare beneficiaries during health care is presented.

Nursing & Rest Homes, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Nursing and Personal Care Facilities, Homes for Aged, Homes for the Elderly, Interpretation and construction, Dosage and administration, Nursing homes, Medical policy, Health policy, Nursing home patients, Nonprescription drugs

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