Potentially inappropriate medication use by level of polypharmacy among US Veterans 49–64 and 65–70 years old
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.5506
Abstract: Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) are medications contra‐indicated in particular circumstances. We sought to characterize PIMs by level of polypharmacy by age, sex, and race/ethnicity. read more here.
Keywords: use level; inappropriate medication; level polypharmacy; medication use ... See more keywords
Potentially inappropriate medication in older psychiatric patients.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00228-020-03012-w
Abstract: PURPOSE Many psychotropic drugs are listed as potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) in the older population. Potentially inappropriate means that prescription of those drugs in older adults may cause significant harm. The objective of this study… read more here.
Keywords: pim; priscus pim; medication; inappropriate medication ... See more keywords
Comparison of the prevalence and nature of potentially inappropriate medication use in geriatric outpatients between tertiary and community healthcare settings: a multicenter cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-022-01380-0
Abstract: Background Geriatric outpatients with polypharmacy have a high risk of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use. Aim To identify differences in both prevalence and patterns of PIMs and drug-related problems (DRPs) in older outpatients who visited… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; geriatric outpatients; inappropriate medication; potentially inappropriate ... See more keywords
Associations between inappropriate medication use and (instrumental) activities of daily living in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: RESORT study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-01946-4
Abstract: Inappropriate medication use can affect functional independence in older adults. The aim of the study is to examine associations between potentially inappropriate medication use and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily… read more here.
Keywords: use; geriatric rehabilitation; discharge; inappropriate medication ... See more keywords
Potentially inappropriate medication use and associated factors among older adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/20523211.2025.2587432
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Globally, the proportion of aging population is exponentially and rapidly growing. It is estimated that the number of people 65 years or older was 727 million in 2020. This systematic review and meta-analysis… read more here.
Keywords: among older; potentially inappropriate; inappropriate medication; adults ethiopia ... See more keywords
Impact of State Nurse Practitioner Regulations on Potentially Inappropriate Medication Prescribing Between Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
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DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000595
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Background: The American Geriatrics Society regularly updates the Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication (PIM) to improve prescribing safety. Purpose: This study assessed the impact of nurse… read more here.
Keywords: nurse practitioner; medication; potentially inappropriate; state ... See more keywords
A comprehensive look at explicit screening tools for potentially inappropriate medication: A systematic scoping review
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DOI: 10.1111/ajag.13046
Abstract: To map explicit screening tools to identify potentially inappropriate medication (PIMs), and the characteristics and limitations of these tools. Including PIMs–interactions, therapeutic alternatives and the clinical management of PIMs. read more here.
Keywords: inappropriate medication; explicit screening; potentially inappropriate; screening tools ... See more keywords
One‐year persistence of potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults: A population‐based study
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DOI: 10.1111/bcp.14214
Abstract: To assess the 1‐year persistence of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use and identify associated factors in community‐dwelling older adults in Quebec, Canada. read more here.
Keywords: persistence potentially; year persistence; inappropriate medication; older adults ... See more keywords
Variability in the prevalence of inappropriate medication use among older adults: A review highlighting the importance of screening methods and database types
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DOI: 10.1111/bcp.16092
Abstract: The global older population is growing rapidly, and the rise in polypharmacy has increased potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) encounters. PIMs pose health risks, but detecting them automatically in large medical databases is complex. This review… read more here.
Keywords: medication use; prevalence inappropriate; variability prevalence; inappropriate medication ... See more keywords
Computerised decision to reduce inappropriate medication in the elderly: a systematic review with meta-analysis protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018988
Abstract: Introduction Life expectancy continues to increase in developed countries. Elderly people are more likely to consume more medications and become vulnerable to age-related changes in drugs’ pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Recent studies have identified opportunities and… read more here.
Keywords: decision; analysis; systematic review; review ... See more keywords
Reduction of inappropriate medication in older populations by electronic decision support (the PRIMA-eDS study): a qualitative study of practical implementation in primary care
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DOI: 10.1186/s12875-018-0789-3
Abstract: BackgroundWithin the EU-funded project PRIMA-eDS (Polypharmacy in chronic diseases: Reduction of Inappropriate Medication and Adverse drug events in older populations by electronic Decision Support) an electronic decision support tool (the “PRIMA-eDS-tool”) was developed for general… read more here.
Keywords: electronic decision; decision support; inappropriate medication; prima eds ... See more keywords