Drug use and compliance in HC elderly in Europe - experiences from the AdHOC (Aged in Home Care) project

Abstract

The abstract presents results of drug-related studies of the Vth FP European project Aged in Home Care (2000-2004), particularly utilization of potentially inappropriate drugs, psychotropic medications and major aspects of drug compliance in home care older adults in Europe.

Keywords

• AdHOC project
• home care in Europe
• drug use
• drug compliance
• psychotropics
• inappropriate medications