Caregiver Burden and Medication Discrepancies in Older Persons
Conditions
Interventions
Videoconference Based Medication Review and Reconciliation
Videoconference based medication review and reconciliation
Sponsors
Dr. Folashade Sekinat
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a. For the Older Persons Discharged from UBTH 1. Age 60 years and above (older patients). 2. The presence of at least two chronic illnesses requiring regular physician follow-up. 3. Being on at least 4 routine medications. 4. Informed consent. 5. Possession of, or access to, an active smartphone. 6. Consent from the managing physician. 7. Ability of the patient to communicate with the researcher. b. For the Caregiver 1. Informed consent. 2. Possession of/access to an active smartphone by patient and/or caregiver. 3. Ability of the caregiver to communicate with the researcher.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a. For the Older Persons Discharged from UBTH 1. Age 60 years and above (older patients). 2. The presence of at least two chronic illnesses requiring regular physician follow-up. 3. Being on at least 4 routine medications. 4. Informed consent. 5. Possession of, or access to, an active smartphone. 6. Consent from the managing physician. 7. Ability of the patient to communicate with the researcher. b. For the Caregiver 1. Informed consent. 2. Possession of/access to an active smartphone by patient and/or caregiver. 3. Ability of the caregiver to communicate with the researcher.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportions of unintentional medication discrepancies and of caregiver burden associated with unintentional medication discrepancies at 12 weeks post-discharge. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportions of adverse drug events, medication-related healthcare resource use, hospitalizations and death, and the quality of life at week 12 post discharge were the secondary outcome measures. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactFrancis Odiase
Departmental Head University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Outcome results
None listed