POLYMORBIDITY IN OLD AGE AND PROBLEMS OF ADHERENCE TO TREATMENT

Аннотация

Polymorbidity is known to be one of the most pressing problems in modern clinical geriatric practice. On average, at least 4-5 diseases or pathological processes are diagnosed during clinical examination of elderly and senile patients. The interaction of these diseases changes their typical clinical picture, the nature of the course, increases the risk of complications and makes them worse, worsens the quality of life and prognosis. Despite the availability of effective treatment regimens for various diseases and a wide range of effective medications, there is insufficient effectiveness of treatment, and the problem of polymorbidity in the elderly remains unresolved. Recently, special attention has been paid to studies demonstrating the effect of patient adherence to treatment on its success, but adherence remains low. According to literature data, from 20 to 50% of elderly outpatient patients do not follow the recommendations of BP