Pilot Study to Improve Medication Management in Older Adults

This pilot study seeks to determine the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention to improve ability of older adults to management medication with community dwelling older adults.

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Key information

Conditions

Medication Adherence Behavior Health Behavior Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Washington University in St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

age 65 years or older
taking four or more prescription medications
self-reported decreased medication adherence.

Exclusion criteria

significant cognitive impairment as indicated by a score of 10 or more on the Short Blessed Test
Resides in an institutionalized setting.

Treatment and study plan

Tailored Medication Management Intervention

Other

This research study involved an initial 1.5 hour visit and 2-3 follow up home visits (each lasting 60 minutes). Participants received 2-3 home visits during which they received recommendations on strategies which will improve medication management. Level II occupational therapy fieldwork students made the recommendations, after approval from their supervising licensed OT. The OT fieldwork students provided assistance to the individual in implementing strategies, obtaining adaptive equipment at little or no cost to the individual.

Primary outcomes

In-Home Medication Management Evaluation (HOME-Rx)

Time frame: 1 month

The HOME-Rx is a performance-based tool designed to identify functional barriers to medication management for community-dwelling older adults. Its purpose is to identify common and specific barriers to independence in medication management for older adults living independently in the community. We will use the I-HOPE measure the severity of barriers impacting medication management before and after the intervention. We will also measure the performance and satisfication of the older adult to perform their medication management tasks independently before and after the intervention.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Washington University School of Medicine

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Tailored, Intervention to Improve Medication Management in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Jan 14, 2021
Registry last updated: Sep 2, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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