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Sussman, Alexandra. A gap analysis of primary care providers’ management of polypharmacy. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-9zvw-x037

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TitleA gap analysis of primary care providers’ management of polypharmacy
NameSussman, Alexandra (author); Benenson, Irina (chair); Prado, Kimberly (member); Rutgers University; RBHS School of Nursing
Date Created2022
Other Date2022-05 (degree)
SubjectMedicine, Nursing, Pharmacology, Polypharmacy, Adult and older adult, Evidence-based practice, Gap analysis
Extent90 pages : illustrations
DescriptionPurpose of Project: The purpose of this DNP project was to conduct a gap analysis to understand the differences between current practice and evidence-based recommendations and to develop a tailored toolkit for healthcare providers to optimize pharmacological management of older adults.

Methodology: Using a gap analysis methodology, healthcare providers from four suburban offices in New Jersey participated in a nine-question electronic survey to assess current practices of polypharmacy management. A gap analysis was performed and a toolkit consisting of useful resources was developed to address the identified gaps.

Results: Fifteen participants successfully completed the survey. Although the majority of healthcare providers maintain several good practices regarding polypharmacy management, less than half (40%) of them use specific evidence-based screening tools to identify high-risk medications on a routine basis. Consistent with prior research, this DNP project demonstrates healthcare providers underutilize evidence-based recommendations and screening tools when managing polypharmacy in older adults.

Implications for Practice: Utilization of an evidence-based toolkit may improve healthcare providers’ polypharmacy management and deprescribing practices. Furthermore, a consistent approach to polypharmacy management may improve medication quality and safety resulting in overall improved patient outcomes.
NoteD.N.P.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-9zvw-x037
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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