Key result
Up to 40% of older polymedicated patients in general practice reported medication handling problems, and 53% exhibited non-adherence, highlighting significant challenges in medication self-management.
Cross-Sectional (n=102)
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A significant proportion of older polymedicated patients in primary care experience medication handling and adherence problems, highlighting the need for routine assessment of medication management capacity.
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Self-reported medication self-management problems warrant routine assessment in primary care; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve adherence or reduce harm.
Luegering et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Polypharmacy (n=102). Polypharmacy was evaluated on Self-reported medication management problems (adherence, handling, belief/attitude/knowledge). Up to 40% of older polymedicated patients in general practice reported medication handling problems, and 53% exhibited non-adherence, highlighting significant challenges in medication self-management.
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