Target behavior | Prescribing medications for hospitalized older adults |
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Who needs to perform the behavior? | Physicians and hospital pharmacists. |
What do they need to do differently to achieve the desired change? | Follow the criteria for prescribing in older adults. Check the appropriateness of each medication intended to be prescribed for an older adult. |
When do they need to do it? | During writing prescriptions and reviewing medications of older adults. |
Where do they need to do it? | At the point of care. |
How often do they need to do it? | Every time they prescribe and review medications for older adults. |
With whom do they need to do it? | Alone, or in collaboration with other colleagues. |