Optimisation of medications used in residential aged care facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Optimisation of medications used in residential aged care facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Abstract Background Frail older adults living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) usually experience comorbidities and are frequently prescribed multiple medications. This increases the potential risk of inappropriate prescribing and its negative consequences. Thus, optimising prescribed med...

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Main Authors: Hend Almutairi, Andrew Stafford, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Leon Flicker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Medication optimisation
Intervention
Elderly
Systematic review
Aged care facility
Clinical outcomes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01634-4

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