Document Type

Article

Original Publication Date

2020

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine

Volume

6

First Page

1

Last Page

8

DOI of Original Publication

10.1177/2333721420910936

Comments

Originally published at https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721420910936.

Funded in part by the VCU Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund.

Date of Submission

August 2020

Abstract

Objectives: Prevalent concomitant alcohol and medication use among older adults is placing this group at risk for adverse health events. Given limited existing interventions to address concomitant alcohol and medication risk (AMR), a brief educational intervention was demonstrated. The purpose of the current study was to examine change in AMR behaviors 3 months post-education among older adult drinkers.

Methods: A convenience sample of 58 older adult drinkers (mean age = 72) was recruited and followed (n = 40; 70% at follow-up), from four pharmacies in rural Virginia.

Results: Findings indicated decreased alcohol consumption in high-risk drinkers.

Conclusion: Future research should explore methods to sustain reduced AMR.

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VCU Gerontology Publications

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