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The association of potentially inappropriate medications, polypharmacy and anticholinergic burden with readmission and emergency room revisit after discharge: A hospital‐based retrospective cohort study

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While certain drug‐use indicators are known to be associated with clinical outcomes, the relationship is unclear for some highly prevalent conditions in in patients aged ≥65 years. We examine correlations between… Click to show full abstract

While certain drug‐use indicators are known to be associated with clinical outcomes, the relationship is unclear for some highly prevalent conditions in in patients aged ≥65 years. We examine correlations between 3 drug‐use indicators and postdischarge healthcare services use by older patients according to the presence of dementia, advanced age and frailty.

Keywords: medications polypharmacy; polypharmacy anticholinergic; association potentially; anticholinergic burden; potentially inappropriate; inappropriate medications

Journal Title: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Year Published: 2022

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