Disentangling concepts of inappropriate polypharmacy in old age: a scoping review

Disentangling concepts of inappropriate polypharmacy in old age: a scoping review

Abstract Introduction Polypharmacy is a common concern, especially in the older population. In some countries more that 50% of all individuals over 60 receive five or more drugs, most often due to multimorbidity and increased longevity. However, polypharmacy is associated with multiple adverse event...

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Main Authors: Sofie Rosenlund Lau, Frans Waldorff, Anne Holm, Anne Frølich, John Sahl Andersen, Mette Sallerup, Sarah Emilie Christensen, Stine Søndersted Clausen, Tina Drud Due, Pernille Hølmkjær
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Polypharmacy
Older adults
Geriatrics
Conceptualization
Standardization
Practices
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15013-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15013-2

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