title: [Problems with drugs administration in nursing homes].
abstract: Problems with drugs administration in nursing homes. A survey in a convenience sample of nursing homes was the occasion to collect data on the frequency of some common problems related to the administration of drugs to dementia residents. Some common problems such as crushing tables and opening capsules, the concealment of drugs in food and beverage to mask their bitter taste, the unavoidable administration of insulin after meals are discussed.
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Di Giulio
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Castaldo
authors.forename: Ermellina
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Zanetti
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000451:nursing; D003704:Dementia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D004304:Dosage Forms; D004363:Drug Utilization; D005260:Female; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009735:Nursing Homes; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce
chemical_list: D004304:Dosage Forms; D007328:Insulin; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs