Apoorva Reddy
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Apoorva Reddy has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Aaron M. Gilson
Clinical Practice, Innovation, and Research Division (CliPIR), University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, 777 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA
1 shared publication - Jamie A. Stone
Chui SAMS (Systems Approach to Medication Safety) Lab, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 701 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA
1 shared publication - Michelle Anne Chui
Chui SAMS (Systems Approach to Medication Safety) Lab, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 701 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA
1 shared publication - Nora Jacobson
Institute for Clinical and Translational Research University of Wisconsin -Madison Madison WI USA
1 shared publication - Shweta Shah
Sonderegger Research Center, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53705, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Understanding the Factors Influencing Older Adults’ Decision-Making about Their Use of Over-The-Counter Medications—A Scenario-Based Approach
The potential risks of over-the-counter (OTC) medications are often aggravated in vulnerable populations, such as older adults. The elevated patterns of older-adult OTC medication use do not necessarily translate into a greater understanding of these medications or their safety implications. The objective of this study was to assess how older adults’ knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes inform their decision-making regarding OTC use. Situational interviews were conducted in three community pharmacies with 87 older-adult participants to capture how they intended to use an OTC medication. The interviews were transcribed and qualitatively analyzed, generating seven key themes: (1) medication use concerns; (2) following label instructions; (3) wait time until medication effect; (4) responses to medication not working; (5) decision to stop medication; (6) sources of information; and (7) safety implications. This study shows substantial variations in older-adult OTC medication use while providing insight on factors that influence older adults’ appropriate OTC medication use and, in some cases, the potential for harmful effects.
Open AccessUnderstanding the Factors Influencing Older Adults’ Decision-Making about Their Use of Over-The-Counter Medications—A Scenario-Based Approach
The potential risks of over-the-counter (OTC) medications are often aggravated in vulnerable populations, such as older adults. The elevated patterns of older-adult OTC medication use do not necessarily translate into a greater understanding of these medications or their safety implications. The objective of this study was to assess how older adults’ knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes inform their decision-making regarding OTC use. Situational interviews were conducted in three community pharmacies with 87 older-adult participants to capture how they intended to use an OTC medication. The interviews were transcribed and qualitatively analyzed, generating seven key themes: (1) medication use concerns; (2) following label instructions; (3) wait time until medication effect; (4) responses to medication not working; (5) decision to stop medication; (6) sources of information; and (7) safety implications. This study shows substantial variations in older-adult OTC medication use while providing insight on factors that influence older adults’ appropriate OTC medication use and, in some cases, the potential for harmful effects.