Impacto de las actuaciones farmacéuticas en el tratamiento farmacológico en Adultos mayores de la parroquia San Luis del cantón Riobamba.

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical interventions on older adults in the parish of San Luis in the canton of Riobamba, assess pharmaceutical interventions and problems related to medicines, and propose strategies for fulfilling pharmaceutical functions. The research used the Dader method of pharmacotherapeutic monitoring surveys administered to older adults to obtain information on drug therapy and health problems to assess the impact of actions on adherence, patient satisfaction, and the resolution or prevention of medication-related adverse outcomes. There were 105 older adults, 78% of whom were female, 84.35% of the population had a health problem, 47.25% consumed medicines, the principal health problem being bone pain (21.94%), cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension (19.90%), the most frequently consumed medication was losartan (28%), followed by paracetamol (12.14%). A total of 118 negative results associated with medicines were identified, of which 157 were drug-related problems, and 33.05% were related to untreated health problems. The strategies employed were patient education on non-pharmacological measures with 56.45%. For the statistical analysis, the McNemar statistical test was used, resulting in a significant difference in the assessment of impact before and after the pharmaceutical intervention. It was concluded that 100% of the older adults accepted the interventions with a high level of compliance, impact, and satisfaction in controlling their health problems, increased adherence to medication, and enhanced quality of life. It is suggested to strengthen pharmaceutical care services in vulnerable groups of the population.