A randomised controlled trial of deprescribing to optimise medical therapy for frail older people: the Opti-Med study.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1045662

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Many older people living in residential aged care facilities (RACF) are prescribed medications of uncertain benefit. The primary aim of the Opti-med study is to determine the safety and benefits of reducing the number of medications prescribed to frail older people in RACF. We will withdraw as many medications as possible from participants in the intervention group. Our study will provide randomised controlled data on the safety and efficacy of ceasing medications in frail older people.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $1,444,996.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Geriatrics and Gerontology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

geriatrics | medications | pharmacology | prescribing | residential care

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