T/CAWAORG 015-2024 Guidelines for the management of multiple medication use in elderly patients with chronic diseases

Scope

Scope: This document provides general principles and factors to consider for the management of polypharmacy in elderly patients with chronic diseases, classifies medications associated with polypharmacy and underdosing, and recommends measures to reduce medication risks. This document is applicable to the individualized medication management of elderly patients with chronic diseases in all types of medical institutions and integrated medical and elderly care institutions. Main technical content: 1. Scope 2. Normative reference documents 3. Terms and definitions 4. General principles 5. Factors to consider 5.1 Risk management of polypharmacy 5.2 Risk management of underdosing 6. Risk management workflow 6.1 Assessment of general demographic characteristics and health status of elderly patients with chronic diseases 6.2 Identification of risks of polypharmacy and underdosing 6.3 Measures to reduce the risks of polypharmacy and underdosing Appendix A (normative) Medication risk management (polypharmacy and underdosing)

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