Multi-compartment compliance aids (MCAs): Application to the geriatric community

S. Edirisinghe; B. T. Raimi-Abraham; J. F M Gilmartin; M. Orlu-Gul

doi:10.1016/j.eurger.2014.05.004

Multi-compartment compliance aids (MCAs): Application to the geriatric community

S. Edirisinghe, B. T. Raimi-Abraham, J. F M Gilmartin, M. Orlu-Gul^*

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UCL University College London

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The high prevalence of co-morbidities in older people gives rise to an increasing number of prescribed medicine increasing the complexity of medicine management.Multi-compartment compliance aids and dispensing systems have the potential to organize the daily life of an older person. Various features of currently available compliance aids (such as multi-compartment design or an automated reminder function) have proved successful in assisting older patients to take their medication. This in turn enables them to manage their own often-complex drug regimens. Further investigations and collaborations between healthcare professionals, patients and carers are required for validated and effective use of compliance aids.

Original language	English
Article number	495
Pages (from-to)	65-68
Number of pages	4
Journal	European Geriatric Medicine
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurger.2014.05.004
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2015

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Carer
Multi-compartment compliance aid
Older people
Pharmacist
Stability

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