Activities of daily living at different levels of renal function in elderly hospitalized heart failure patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-017-0739-2
Abstract: BackgroundRenal function (RF) and activities of daily living (ADL) are risk factors for heart failure (HF) patients.AimsWe evaluated differences in motor and cognitive ADL in relation to RF in elderly hospitalized HF patients.MethodsParticipants were selected… read more here.
Keywords: activities daily; group; elderly hospitalized; heart failure ... See more keywords
Drug utilization patterns among elderly hospitalized patients on poly-pharmacy in Punjab, Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1186/s40545-017-0112-z
Abstract: BackgroundReports from drug utilization reviews are important tools employed in the assessment of healthcare practices. The objective of this study was to evaluate drug utilization patterns among elderly hospitalized patients on poly-pharmacy regimens in Pakistan. MethodsA… read more here.
Keywords: elderly hospitalized; poly pharmacy; drug; patients poly ... See more keywords
“Drug use without indication” in elderly hospitalized patients
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DOI: 10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_675_16
Abstract: A major challenge in the management of hospitalized elderly patients is a critical examination of a patient’s medicines with the objective of optimization of drug therapy, minimizing the number of drug-related problems, and reducing waste.… read more here.
Keywords: indication elderly; use without; elderly hospitalized; drug use ... See more keywords