A retrospective analysis of prescription medications as it correlates to falls for older adults

A retrospective analysis of prescription medications as it correlates to falls for older adults

Objectives: To determine the correlation between falls and two medication factors: the class of medications and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) prescribed to community-dwelling older adults aged 55 and older. Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional study. Home health patients residing...

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Main Authors:	Lawson K, Vinluan CM, Oganesyan A, Gonzalez EC, Loya A, Strate JJ.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas 2018-12-01
Series:	Pharmacy Practice
Subjects:	Inappropriate Prescribing Potentially Inappropriate Medication List Accidental Falls Aged Middle Aged Medical Audit Cross-Sectional Studies Texas
Online Access:	https://www.pharmacypractice.org/journal/index.php/pp/article/view/1283

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