Expert-based medication reviews to reduce polypharmacy in older patients in primary care: a northern-Italian cluster-randomised controlled trial

Expert-based medication reviews to reduce polypharmacy in older patients in primary care: a northern-Italian cluster-randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Evidence regarding clinically relevant effects of interventions aiming at reducing polypharmacy is weak, especially for the primary care setting. This study was initiated with the objective to achieve clinical benefits for older patients (aged 75+) by means of evidence-based redu...

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Main Authors: Angelika Mahlknecht, Christian J. Wiedermann, Marco Sandri, Adolf Engl, Martina Valentini, Anna Vögele, Sara Schmid, Felix Deflorian, Carmelo Montalbano, Dara Koper, Romuald Bellmann, Andreas Sönnichsen, Giuliano Piccoliori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Polypharmacy
Older adults
General practice
Medication review
Inappropriate prescribing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02612-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02612-0

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