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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Abstract

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
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 - Feb 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Carer
Multi-compartment compliance aid
Older people
Pharmacist
Stability

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