Comparison of anticholinergic burden with chronic polypharmacy on functional decline and mortality in Korean older people: a retrospective nationwide cohort study

Comparison of anticholinergic burden with chronic polypharmacy on functional decline and mortality in Korean older people: a retrospective nationwide cohort study

Abstract Background We aimed to evaluate the association of anticholinergic burden and chronic polypharmacy with the incidence of functional decline and all-cause mortality, and to determine the difference between anticholinergic burden and chronic polypharmacy among Korean older people. Methods Thi...

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Main Authors: Youn Huh, Ye-Jee Kim, Jung-Yeon Choi, Ji Eun Lee, Hee-Won Jung, Cheol Min Shin, Chang Won Won, Ki Young Son
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Polypharmacy
Anticholinergic burden
Functional decline
All-cause mortality
Korean
Older people
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04692-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04692-0

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