A qualitative study to understand multimorbidity and polypharmacy through engaging an underserved minority elderly group

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dc.contributor.authorPoon, Ivy
dc.contributor.authorSkelton, Felicia
dc.contributor.authorMbue, Ngozi
dc.contributor.authorBean, Lena
dc.contributor.authorGuinn, Dominique
dc.contributor.authorCreaque, Charles
dc.contributor.authorNdefo, Uche
dc.contributor.authorJemerson, Terica
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-25T14:06:22Z
dc.date.available2023-05-25T14:06:22Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Having multiple chronic medications increases the risk of adverse drug events (ADE) among elderly patients, particularly those residing in medically underserved communities. A gap still exists about medication-related problems (MRP) and intervention strategies for minority older adults, which is highly relevant to advance pharmacy practice in providing culturally appropriate services and reduce health disparities. Research Question or Hypothesis: What is the perception of MRP by minority elderly patients with polypharmacy? What are the potential strategies to improve medication management? Study Design: A qualitative study with a multi-disciplinary patient centered focus group Methods: Patients were engaged based on the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) engagement rubric for research. Patients (age 65 years or older) taking five or more medications were recruited from a historically Black community in Houston, Texas. Structured open-ended questions were adapted from the principles of the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) process to guide discussion on research questions. Meetings were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Codes were developed based on the socioecological model. The content analysis in Altas ti, Inc. Responses were categorized into codes by two investigators independently, cross-matched, and discussed to resolve discrepancies. Results: The workgroup consisted of three patients, one caregiver, one physician, one nurse, three pharmacists, three health educators, and one social worker (n=13; 92% African Americans). The workgroup spent two one-hour sessions to discuss the research questions. Patient-level problems reported were medication complexity, forgetfulness, and lack of organization. A common theme related to health-system level problem was confusion regarding excessive prescriptions from multiple providers. Patients suggested creating medication list, medication wallet cards, using a medication reminder app, and bingo games related to standard labels on prescription bottles. Conclusion: This study provides important insights into MRP experienced by minority elderly patients and ideas for potential strategies for future interventions.en_US
dc.identifier.citationThis is an abstract that is available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.1481. Recommended citation: Poon, I., & Mbue, N. D. (2021). 2021 ACCP Virtual poster symposium. JACCP: Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 4(9), 1190–1256. This item has been deposited in accordance with publisher copyright and licensing terms and with the author’s permission.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11274/15064
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.1481
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherWileyen_US
dc.subjectAdverse drug eventsen_US
dc.subjectMedically underserved communitiesen_US
dc.subjectAdvance pharmacy practiceen_US
dc.titleA qualitative study to understand multimorbidity and polypharmacy through engaging an underserved minority elderly groupen_US
dc.typeAbstracten_US

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