The effect of polypharmacy on healthcare services utilization in older adults with comorbidities: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract Background Older adults are more prone to increasing comorbidities and polypharmacy. Polypharmacy is associated with inappropriate prescribing and an increased risk of adverse effects. This study examined the effect of polypharmacy in older adults on healthcare services utilization (HSU). I...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Primary Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-023-02070-0 |