Prevalence of polypharmacy in community-dwelling older adults from seven centres in five European countries: a cross-sectional study of DO-HEALTH
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051881
Abstract: Objective To investigate the prevalence of polypharmacy and characteristics associated with polypharmacy in older adults from seven European cities. Design Cross-sectional study of baseline data from DO-HEALTH. Setting and participants DO-HEALTH enrolled 2157 community-dwelling adults… read more here.
Keywords: health; older adults; polypharmacy; cross sectional ... See more keywords
Prevalence of polypharmacy and associated adverse outcomes and risk factors among children with asthma in the USA: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064708
Abstract: Objective To estimate the prevalence of polypharmacy, identify risk factors and examine related adverse outcomes in the US children with asthma. Design, setting and participants This population-based, cross-sectional study included 1776 children with asthma from… read more here.
Keywords: polypharmacy; adverse outcomes; risk factors; prevalence polypharmacy ... See more keywords
An Increasing Trend in the Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Sweden: A Nationwide Register-Based Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00326
Abstract: Aim Polypharmacy is becoming a global health problem. The aims of this study were to evaluate the temporal trends in the prevalence of polypharmacy in Sweden and to explore polypharmacy disparities by age, gender, education,… read more here.
Keywords: polypharmacy excessive; prevalence polypharmacy; rate; polypharmacy ... See more keywords
Comparing the Prevalence of Polypharmacy and Potential Drug-Drug Interactions in Nursing Homes and in the Community Dwelling Elderly of Emilia Romagna Region
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.624888
Abstract: Backround: We aimed at assessing the prevalence of polypharmacy and potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) with clinical relevance in elderly patient on Emilia Romagna area. Both outpatients and residents in nursing homes were assessed, with only… read more here.
Keywords: nursing homes; prevalence polypharmacy; emilia romagna; drug ... See more keywords
Aging and the Prevalence of Polypharmacy and Hyper-Polypharmacy Among Older Adults in South Korea: A National Retrospective Study During 2010–2019
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.866318
Abstract: Background: Polypharmacy has become a global health problem and is associated with adverse health outcomes in the elderly. This study evaluated the prevalence of polypharmacy and hyper-polypharmacy in elderly patients in South Korea during 2010–2019.… read more here.
Keywords: south korea; polypharmacy; prevalence; hyper polypharmacy ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Polypharmacy of Older People in a Large Brazilian Urban Center and its Associated Factors
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20095730
Abstract: Background: With the aging population comes greater risks associated with polypharmacy, a significant public health problem. Objective: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of polypharmacy and its associated factors through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)… read more here.
Keywords: health; polypharmacy; associated factors; large brazilian ... See more keywords
Prevalence of polypharmacy in the older adult population within primary care in Portugal: a nationwide cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2020.93537
Abstract: Introduction: Polypharmacy is commonly defined as the simultaneous use of five or more medications; however, there is a lack of consensus regarding the most appropriate definition. It is a significant predictor of morbidity and mortality.… read more here.
Keywords: primary care; polypharmacy; study; prevalence polypharmacy ... See more keywords