scholarly journals Analysis of the pharmaceutical care activities practiced by private homeopathic pharmacies located in Rio de Janeiro North Zone

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (36) ◽  
pp. 229-230
Author(s):  
Daniele Osorio Pacheco ◽  
Tereza Aguiar
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Patient Trust ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Pharmaceutical Form ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Homeopathic Drugs

The complexity of homeopathic treatment delegates to the Pharmacist the need and the responsibility of pharmaceutical care. This paper had the objective of verifying the practices of pharmaceutical care in homeopathy. The study was conducted in homeopathic pharmacies situated in Rio de Janeiro North Zone, during March and April, 2011, where 15 pharmacists were interviewed, with the help of a semi-open questionary self-administered. For the survey were investigated variables related to pharmaceutical: sex, age, nature of the institution where he graduated, having completed post-graduate and working ties. Information professionals for the pharmaceutical care were collected in 14 questions grouped into three areas: attitudes, perceptions and satisfaction. Attending the ethical aspects, the study was submitted to and approved by the Ethics Committee of University Estácio de Sá. The results demonstrated that 33% of the pharmacists have less than 5 years of professional practice, and 53% are specialists graduated by the Hahnemann’s Institutite of Brasil. All Pharmacists claim to orient patients, mostly during dispensation and through phone contacts. Most pharmacists oriented patients passively and actively. The elderly were pointed as the ones, who most often sought orientation. During dispensation of homeopathic drugs, all patients elicit some orientation. 67% of the pharmacies keep material for pharmaceutical guidance to the patients, usually leaflets. The verbal and written orientation was predominanted on homeopathic pharmacist. Posology and instructions of use for the pharmaceutical form dispensed were described as the most common doubts of the patients. Of all pharmacists interviewed, 67% pointed to self-medication practices in the pharmacy. The questions which measure the position and perception of the pharmacists related to pharmaceutical assistance scored over 3. The question which scored higher was related to the patient trust regarding the pharmacist guidance. We concluded that there was a mobilization on the pharmacists side to overcome obstacles and focus on the patient through the practices of pharmaceutical care.

scholarly journals The importance of the rational use of medicines in pharmaceutical attention politics and the prevention of the population of self-medication

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
P. C. Fernandes ◽  
G. G. Faria ◽  
D. L. Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
Medical Diagnosis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Drug Related Problems ◽  
Virtual Library ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Rational Use ◽  
Rational Use Of Medicines ◽  
Care Policies ◽  
Improper Use

Improper use of medications and self-medication are public health problems due to drug interactions, intoxications and delay in medical diagnosis. The objective was to discuss the importance of the rational use of medicines in the pharmaceutical care policies and the pharmacist's action to prevent self-medication practices by the population. This is a literature review of scientific articles published between 2005 and 2015 in the databases and virtual library, Scielo, LILACS and BVS. Self-medication is practiced by the adult, the elderly, and the child, and anti-inflammatories and analgesics are the most commonly used medications. Self-medication is practiced by the adult, the elderly, and the child, and anti-inflammatories and analgesics are the most commonly used medications. Pharmaceutical care reduces drug related problems, contributing to rational use and reducing the practice of self-medication for the population.

scholarly journals Bioethics and Nutrition in the Older Adult

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Jessica Andrea Aguilera-Hernández ◽  
Lydia Lopéz Pontigo ◽  
María del Refugio Acuña Gurrola ◽  
Arianna Omaña Covarruvias
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship ◽  
High Standards

At the professional practice of nutrition, as in the rest of the health disciplines, it is necessary to follow high standards in order to establish the best doctor-patient relationship and the greatest benefit in the user's health. In a special way, the factors that are indexed in the nutrition of the elderly must be specified; since, during the stage of old age, individuals present physiological and psychosocial changes that affect their nutritional status, which lead to both overweight and malnutrition, implying malnutrition problems. Thus, recommendations are established for both the ethical aspects and the components that must be considered for the adequate feeding of the elderly, including the ethical considerations involved in the interventions.

scholarly journals The effect of pharmaceutical care in the elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Win Myat Maw ◽  
Mi Mi Saw ◽  
Theingi Kyaw ◽  
Khin Ohnmar Kyaing ◽  
Zaw Min Latt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
The Elderly

scholarly journals Formal caregivers of older adults: reflection about their practice

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 732-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Picazzio Perez Batista ◽  
Juliana de Oliveira Barros ◽  
Maria Helena Morgani de Almeida ◽  
Elisabete Ferreira Mângia ◽  
Selma Lancman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Formal Caregivers ◽  
Job Functions ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Methodological Procedures

OBJECTIVE To understand the job function of caregivers of older adults and contribute to the debate on the consolidation of this professional practice. METHODOLOGICAL PROCEDURES This is a descriptive, qualitative, and exploratory study. Four focal group sessions were performed in 2011 with 11 elderly companions, formal caregivers of older adults in the Programa Acompanhante de Idosos (Program for Caregivers of Older Adults), Sao Paulo, SP, Southeastern Brazil. These sessions, guided by a semi-structured script, were audio-recorded and fully transcribed. Data were analyzed using the Content Analysis technique, Thematic Modality. RESULTS In view of considering the caregivers of older adults as a new category of workers, it was difficult to define their duties. The elderly companions themselves as well as the care receivers, their families, and the professionals that comprised the team were unclear about their duties. The professional practice of these formal caregivers has been built on the basis of constant discussions and negotiations among them and other team members in Programa Acompanhante de Idosos during daily work. This was achieved via a recognition process of their job functions and by setting apart other workers’ exclusive responsibilities. CONCLUSIONS The delimitation of specific job functions for elderly companions is currently one of the greatest challenges faced by these workers to develop and consolidate their professional role as well as improve Programa Acompanhante de Idosos.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Related to Self-Medication for COVID-19 Prevention in the Elderly

Salmand ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-127
Author(s):  
Narjes Heshmatifar ◽  
◽  
Arezoo Davarinia Motlagh Quchan ◽  
Zohreh Mohammadzadeh Tabrizi ◽  
Leila Moayed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Major Factors

Objectives: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis and health outcomes are among the major human social events of the 21st century. The unknown nature of the disease and the fear of contagion have caused emotional reactions, including the self-consumption of drugs in the elderly. Therefore, this study investigated factors affecting the self-consumption of drugs for COVID-19 prevention in the elderly. Methods & Materials: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was performed on 342 elderly in Sabzevar City, Iran, in 2020. The research units were selected as clusters from 16 health centers. The necessary data were collected by an online self-medication questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS. Results: The Mean±SD age of the study participants was 66.2±5.67 years. The frequency of self-medication to prevent COVID-19 was 190(55.5%); analgesics, vitamins, anti-cold, and antibiotics were the most common drugs used. The major factors associated with self-medication in the COVID-19 pandemic were disease prevention, home quarantine, financial problems, experiencing previous self-medication, and others’ advice. There was a significant relationship between self-medication and education and insurance coverage. No significant relationship was observed between gender, occupation, and marital status, and self-medication. Conclusion: Self-Medication in the COVID-19 epidemic is notable as a crisis threatening the elderly’s health. Controlling and monitoring how the drug is used is among the requirements for protection and health promotion in the elderly.

scholarly journals Prevalence, knowledge and associated factors on self-medication practice among the community of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1108-1118
Author(s):  
Birendra Shrivastava ◽  
Omi Bajracharya ◽  
Rajani Shakya
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Medication Practice ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Self-medicine has become one of the important components in day-to-day life to treat mild ailments. If not used rationally, it may lead to serious public health issues. The aim of this study is to explore the prevalence, knowledge, and associated risk factors of self-medication practice among the community of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City of Nepal. A cross-sectional community based prospective study was conducted among 1,004 participants of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City using a pretested and validated questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential analysis with an alpha level of 0.05 by using SPSS. The prevalence of self-medication was 45.20%. The three most common ailments for practicing self-medication were fever, headache, and cough/cold. The top reason for self-medication was minor illness. The study indicated that overall knowledge scores were significantly associated with self-medication (P<0.001). Multiple logistic regression showed the elderly are more oriented towards self-medication practice [AOR=5.22 (95%CI: 2.73-9.98)]. The health professional families have a high affinity towards self-medication practice [AOR=2.82 (95%CI: 1.68-4.75)]. Likewise, storing medicine at home [AOR= 7.01 (95%CI: 5.10-9.64)] and poor knowledge of medicine use were [AOR=1.81 (95%CI: 1.14-2.88)] more likely to prefer self-medication. The prevalence of self-medication was high, mostly due to the poor knowledge about appropriate medicine used. Self-medication is unavoidable in many situations; therefore, implementation of action plans to improve awareness about the consequences of self-medication is needed, thus facilitating its responsible use by the community.

The Evaluation of the Awareness, Attitude and Practice of the Elderly Toward Self-Medication: A Cross-Sectional Study

Drug Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (08) ◽  
pp. 475-480
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heidari ◽  
Mansureh Borujeni ◽  
Mansour Ghafourifard ◽  
Rahim Sheikhi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Abstract Introduction The prevalence of various diseases in the elderly has increased the use of drugs, which is coupled with age-related physiological changes and places the elderly at risk for multiple side effects. The present study aimed to determine awareness, attitudes and practices of elderly towards self-medication. Materials and Methods The sample included 300 participants over 60 years under any of the health centers in urban and rural areas of Abadeh city, who were selected based on stratified random sampling method. In order to collect data, the questionnaire including demographic information, awareness, attitude and performance of the elderly and the checklist of drug intractable consumption. Results Based on the results, 76% of the elderly reported drug consumption. Regarding lifestyle, the average score of the elderly’s awareness for the elderly who lived with and without families were 78.6±14.2 and 69.2±13.6, respectively. In other words, a significant difference was observed between these two groups. In addition, there was a significant between the elderly’s performance score with and without family members about the self-medication (p=0.001). Conclusion Considering the increase in self-medication among the elderly, adherence to prescription criteria for drug among this age group is recommended. Finally, designing and implementing various educational programs in health education center is necessary for the elderly and their families for the purpose of improving awareness and practice.

The impact of performance of nurses in view of the elderly with dementia caregivers

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1078-1089
Author(s):  
Mirian da Costa Lindolpho ◽  
Jaqueline Burlandi de Oliveira ◽  
Selma Petra Chaves Sá ◽  
Ana Karine Ramos Brum ◽  
Geilsa Soraia Cavalcanti Valente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Dementia Caregivers ◽  
The Impact

OBJETIVOS: descrever a visão dos cuidadores de idoso com demência sobre a atuação da enfermeira em seu benefício e identificar os resultados desta assistência. MÉTODO: Consiste numa pesquisa exploratória, descritiva, de campo com abordagem qualitativa. Os sujeitos foram os cuidadores de idosos com demência inscritos no Programa de Extensão “A Enfermagem na Atenção à Saúde do Idoso e Seu Cuidador”. A pesquisa foi realizada em Niterói-Rio de Janeiro/Brasil. Utilizamos a entrevista semi estruturada, submetida à análise de conteúdo. RESULTADOS: Foram construídas oito categorias: A qualidade do atendimento da enfermeira na visão dos cuidadores; Ensinam a cuidar; Informam sobre a doença; A importância da relação profissional-cuidador; Mudança de sentimentos; Troca de experiências; Paciência como elemento essencial no cuidar e Aceitação da doença. CONCLUSÃO: através da relação enfermeira-cuidador a perspectiva de vida do cuidador e do cuidado do idoso com demência pode mudar positivamente, melhorando a qualidade de vida do mesmo. DESCRITORES: demência, cuidador, idoso, cuidado de enfermagem.OBJETIVOS: descrever a visão dos cuidadores de idoso com demência sobre a atuação da enfermeira em seu benefício e identificar os resultados desta assistência. MÉTODO: Consiste numa pesquisa exploratória, descritiva, de campo com abordagem qualitativa. Os sujeitos foram os cuidadores de idosos com demência inscritos no Programa de Extensão “A Enfermagem na Atenção à Saúde do Idoso e Seu Cuidador”. A pesquisa foi realizada em Niterói-Rio de Janeiro/Brasil. Utilizamos a entrevista semi estruturada, submetida à análise de conteúdo. RESULTADOS: Foram construídas oito categorias: A qualidade do atendimento da enfermeira na visão dos cuidadores; Ensinam a cuidar; Informam sobre a doença; A importância da relação profissional-cuidador; Mudança de sentimentos; Troca de experiências; Paciência como elemento essencial no cuidar e Aceitação da doença. CONCLUSÃO: através da relação enfermeira-cuidador a perspectiva de vida do cuidador e do cuidado do idoso com demência pode mudar positivamente, melhorando a qualidade de vida do mesmo. DESCRITORES: demência, cuidador, idoso, cuidado de enfermagem.

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