The association between anticholinergic burden and mobility: a systematic review and meta-analyses

The association between anticholinergic burden and mobility: a systematic review and meta-analyses

Abstract Background As people age, they accumulate several health conditions, requiring the use of multiple medications (polypharmacy) to treat them. One of the challenges with polypharmacy is the associated increase in anticholinergic exposure to older adults. In addition, several studies suggest a...

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Main Authors: Geofrey O. Phutietsile, Nikoletta Fotaki, Hamish A. Jamieson, Prasad S. Nishtala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Anticholinergic burden
Antimuscarinic
Physical function
Gait
Polypharmacy
Elderly
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03820-6

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