Quality of Instructions on Prescription Drug Labels: Effects on Memory and Comprehension in Young and Old Adults.
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| Title: | Quality of Instructions on Prescription Drug Labels: Effects on Memory and Comprehension in Young and Old Adults. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Morrell, Roger W. |
| Source: | Gerontologist. Jun 1989 29(3):345-354. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 1989 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Age Differences, Comprehension, Drug Use, Interpersonal Communication, Memory, Older Adults, Pharmacy, Recall (Psychology), Young Adults |
| Abstract: | Examined comprehension of and memory for information on prescription labels as function of age, memory load, and study time across three experiments with young and old adults. Older adults consistently manifested poorer recall of prescription information than did younger adults. Both young and old adults had substantial difficulty comprehending drug information as presented from pharmacy. (Author/NB) |
| Journal Code: | CIJAPR1990 |
| Entry Date: | 1990 |
| Accession Number: | EJ398726 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Examined comprehension of and memory for information on prescription labels as function of age, memory load, and study time across three experiments with young and old adults. Older adults consistently manifested poorer recall of prescription information than did younger adults. Both young and old adults had substantial difficulty comprehending drug information as presented from pharmacy. (Author/NB) |
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