Acceptability of non-drug therapies in older people with orthostatic hypotension: a qualitative study
Abstract Background Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is highly prevalent in older populations. It is associated with a reduced quality of life and an increased risk of dementia, stroke and death. Non-pharmalogical therapies are the recommended first-line therapy and are preferred to drug treatments by o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0999-5 |