The effect of polypharmacy on healthcare services utilization in older adults with comorbidities: a retrospective cohort study

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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Main Authors: George Doumat, Darine Daher, Mira Itani, Lina Abdouni, Khalil El Asmar, Georges Assaf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
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Polypharmacy
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-023-02070-0

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