Patterns and Outcomes of Polypharmacy and Effect of Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Elderly Patients undergoing Orthopaedic Surgeries: A Retrospective Observational Study

Introduction: Prescription of Potentially Inappropriate Medication (PIM) among elderly patients is becoming a global concern. There has been an increase in the number of elderly patients coming for operative procedures, especially in orthopaedic surgery, due to the association of advanced age w...

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Main Authors: Sara Yohannan, Serah Johny, Sara Korula Vergis, Celine Thalappillil Mathew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/18962/66774_CE[Ra1]_F(IS)_QC(KK_RDW_SHU)_PF1(RI_KM)_PFA(RI_KM)_PN(KM).pdf