Evaluation of the prevalence of elderly polypharmacy by the PET Health Program in the Family Health Strategy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2020v10i57p3407-3416Keywords:
Interprofessional Education, Public Health, Elderly HealthAbstract
Introduction: The increase in life expectancy over the years is accompanied by the presence of chronic non-communicable diseases and the use of associated medicine therapy is necessary, usually it is configuring the polyfarmacy practice. Methods: A descreptive cross-sectional study was performed with de elderly belonging to a Family Heatlh Strategy in the São Paulo interior, where sociodemographic information, education level, memory problems, medication use, and the most prevalent diseases were found. Results: Most of the elderly had comorbidities, moreover, in a small portion (0.8%) didn´t use medication continuously, there was a predilection for the polypharmacy profile between 60 and 74 years old. Conclusion: The interprofessional approach can be an effective strategy aiming the rational use of medicines promotion, where the collaborative work of the health team can supply to patient specific and adequate exposure for their drug therapy, the treatment effectiveness and yours safety.