Informatics. Detecting risks in elderly patients taking NSAIDs

Nurse Pract. 2011 Apr;36(4):51-3. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000394995.79798.9c.

Abstract

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are strongly associated with gastrointestinal bleeding among the elderly population. NPs may find the utilization of healthcare informatics beneficial when addressing adverse events such as this. The innovative healthcare information technology products available today assist with increasing the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Databases, Factual
  • Decision Support Systems, Clinical
  • Drug Therapy, Computer-Assisted*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / chemically induced
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / prevention & control*
  • Geriatric Assessment*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Informatics*
  • Risk Assessment

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal