High risk prescribing in older adults: prevalence, clinical and economic implications and potential for intervention at the population level

High risk prescribing in older adults: prevalence, clinical and economic implications and potential for intervention at the population level

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High risk prescribing can compromise independent wellbeing and quality of life in older adults. The aims of this project are to determine the prevalence, risk factors, clinical consequences, and costs of high risk prescribing, and to...

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Main Authors: Gnjidic Danijela, Le Couteur David G, Pearson Sallie-Anne, McLachlan Andrew J, Viney Rosalie, Hilmer Sarah N, Blyth Fiona M, Joshy Grace, Banks Emily
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
High-risk prescribing
Prevalence
Clinical outcomes
Costs
Older adults
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/115

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