title: AIDES to improving medication adherence in older adults.
abstract: Medication regimens for older adults are often complex and costly. Designing, implementing, and maintaining an appropriate treatment regimen is challenging. The AIDES method is built on the principles of completing a comprehensive medication Assessment; partnering with patients to ensure Individualization of the regimen; choosing appropriate Documentation; providing accurate and ongoing Education tailored to the age group and needs of the individual; and continuing Supervision after initiation.
authors.affiliation: Nursing Home Network alegent Health Home Care and Hospice.
authors.forename: Brenda
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bergman-Evans
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D019338:Polypharmacy; D017010:Reminder Systems; D012646:Self Administration / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*