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Publication year: 2008
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Volume 6, Issue 5, December 2008, Pages 255-263
Gary P., Stoehr , Shu-Ya, Lu , Laurie, Lavery , Joni Vander, Bilt , Judith A., Saxton , …

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore associations between 2 specific cognitive domains and aspects of medication management among older primary care patients.Methods: A sample of patients aged ≥65 years drawn from several small-town primary care practices was carefully characterized by cognitive testing and use of prescription medications. Two primary outcome variables were examined: (1) self-reports of setting up schedules to manage their own medications and (2) overall research assessment of adherence to prescribed medications. Predictor variables included scores on tests of verbal memory (Hopkins Verbal Learning Test) and executive function (Part B of the Trail Making Test);…

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