Improving medication safety for older adults
Geriatric Medication Safety Symposium
This study is all about making sure older adults take their medications safely, and it brings together doctors and researchers to share helpful tips and ideas on how to avoid mistakes with medications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894852 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing medication safety practices for older adults, who are particularly vulnerable to medication-related issues. The Geriatric Medication Safety Symposium will be held annually at the Texas Medical Center, bringing together healthcare providers and researchers to share evidence-based strategies for reducing medication errors. Participants will engage in discussions and presentations on high-risk medications, prescribing practices, and the importance of coordinated care. The symposium aims to improve the quality of geriatric care through collaboration and education.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are currently taking multiple medications or are at risk of medication-related problems.
Not a fit: Patients who are not taking any medications or are younger adults may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer medication practices and reduced adverse drug events in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous symposiums on medication safety have shown success in improving practices and outcomes, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aparasu, Rajender R — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Aparasu, Rajender R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.