Identifikasi dan Edukasi Adverse Drug Reactions dan Drug Related Problems pada Masyarakat Lanjut Usia di Posyandu Lansia Lubuk Begalung Padang

Geriatric tend to suffer from more than one disease and consume drug yearly. This study aimed identify educate geriatrics in the elderly community Lubuk Begalung Padang, West Sumatra, about adverse reactions drug-related problems. society activity was carried out by direct interviews using a questionnaire counselling individual patients. The results of this were presented descriptively. A total 30 female (93.1%) male (2.60%) subjects involved study. Data showed that 86.70% did not carry regular medical check-ups, 63.4% used three or types drugs, 77% know names drugs given, 56.70% nor receive information usage drug. In conclusion, people sub-district Padang still lack knowledge regarding risk polypharmacy, so education for needs be improved. activity, effect providing on changes behaviour respondents measured. However, expressed their satisfaction with hoped activities would continue future