Background/Objectives: Glycemic control is essential for preventing both short- and long-term complications of type 2 diabetes (T2D), requiring strict adherence to pharmacological therapy. Medication adherence directly influences therapeutic effectiveness, making its assessment in clinical practice crucial. This study aimed to evaluate medication adherence in elderly patients with T2D and its association with g...
Institutionalized older adults often face complex medication regimens, increasing their risk of adverse drug events due to polypharmacy, overprescribing, medication interactions, or the use of Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIM). However, data on medication use and associated risks in this population remain scarce. This pilot study aimed to characterize the sociodemographic, clinical and pharmacotherape...
O avanço da medicina e a melhoria dos cuidados de saúde possibilitam que os indivíduos vivam mais e com melhor qualidade de vida. O envelhecimento é um processo natural que conduz a alterações anatomofisiológicas e metabólicas que modificam a farmacocinética e farmacodinâmicas dos medicamentos num idoso. Além destas alterações, o avanço da idade diminui a autonomia e a perceção de autocuidado, sendo necessário ...