Examining potentially inappropriate prescribing in residential care using the STOPP/START criteria

Conclusion Consistent with other countries, PIPs and PPOs were highly prevalent in older people in residential care in New Zealand. Antipsychotics, opiates and benzodiazepines accounted for approximately 50% of the 205 PIP exposures. Regarding PPO, the omission of aspirin and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors where clinically indicated was noted. The STOPP/START criteria could be used in multidisciplinary clinical reviews to help improve the medicine therapy in older people living in the residential care setting.

Source: European Geriatric Medicine - December 15, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research