PERFIL E PREVALÊNCIA DA POLIFARMÁCIA EM IDOSOS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE

Andressa Sena Rodrigues; Analuisa de Barros Angelopes Pereira; Gilvana Nogueira da Silva; Millena Pereira Xavier; Layla Mayara Ricci de Carvalho; Daniela Leão da Costa; Anna Luiza Lima Bayma; Carina Souza de Melo; Isabela Pereira; Maria Eduarda Watanabe de Souza Dim; Ândrea Tammiê Peixoto Da Silva; Kallyne Rodrigues de Oliveira; Danielle Borges Cavalcante

doi:10.51891/rease.v12i8.27649

Authors

Andressa Sena Rodrigues Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8560-403X
Analuisa de Barros Angelopes Pereira Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2385-6843
Gilvana Nogueira da Silva Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3322-4055
Millena Pereira Xavier Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5743-9765
Layla Mayara Ricci de Carvalho Universidade Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9992-9359
Daniela Leão da Costa Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6146-9077
Anna Luiza Lima Bayma Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3142-4474
Carina Souza de Melo Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6597-7321
Isabela Pereira Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4958-7313
Maria Eduarda Watanabe de Souza Dim Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9266-0966
Ândrea Tammiê Peixoto Da Silva Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9382-3210
Kallyne Rodrigues de Oliveira https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3286-9871
Danielle Borges Cavalcante Universidade de Gurupi https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0000-0684

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v12i8.27649

Keywords:

Polypharmacy. Older adults. Primary health care. Prevalence. Epidemiological profile.

Abstract

This article sought to describe the prevalence and characterize the profile of polypharmacy in elderly patients treated in Primary Health Care, considering sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral aspects, as well as those related to medication use. The results evidenced a high frequency of chronic diseases associated with the continuous use of four or more medications. A predominance of the most prevalent age group, a high frequency of sedentary lifestyle, and significant use of drugs intended for the control of cardiovascular diseases were observed. Participants' knowledge about their medications and treatment adherence were described, and difficulties related to medication access and therapeutic complexity were identified. The findings reinforce the need for continuous pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, periodic prescription review, and the strengthening of health promotion and rational medication use actions, aiming at the safety, autonomy, and quality of life of the elderly population.