An Increased Anticholinergic Drug Burden Index Score Negatively Affect Nutritional Status in Older Patients Without Dementia

An Increased Anticholinergic Drug Burden Index Score Negatively Affect Nutritional Status in Older Patients Without Dementia

Introduction/AimAnticholinergic drugs, which have severe central and peripheric side effects, are frequently prescribed to older adults. Increased anticholinergic drug burden is associated with poor physical and cognitive functions. On the other side, the impact of anticholinergics on nutritional st...

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Main Authors: Esra Ates Bulut, Neziha Erken, Derya Kaya, Fatma Sena Dost, Ahmet Turan Isik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
anticholinergic activity
cognitive functions
drug burden index
malnutrition
older adults
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.789986/full

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