Development and testing of a tool for assessing and resolving medication-related problems in older adults in an ambulatory care setting: the individualized medication assessment and planning (iMAP) tool

摘要

BACKGROUNDMedications are one of the most important interventions for improving the health of older adults, yet have great potential for causing harm. Clinical pharmacists are well positioned to engage in medication assessment and planning. The individualized Medication Assessment and Planning (iMAP) tool was developed to aid clinical pharmacists in documenting medication-related problems (MRPs) and associated recommendations.