Journal article
Prevalence of Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment or Dementia Attending Memory Clinics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Background: Older adults with dementia who are on polypharmacy are more vulnerable to the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM), which can significantly increase the risk of adverse events and drug-related problems (DRPs).
Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to map the prevalence of PIM use, polypharmacy, and hyper-polypharmacy among older adults with cognitive impairment or dementia attending memory …
Authors
Sharma R; Gill JK; Chhabra M; Carter C; Alkabbani W; Vidyasagar K; Chang F; Lee L; Patel T
Journal
Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Vol. 101, No. 4, pp. 1107–1120
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
2024
DOI
10.3233/jad-240575
ISSN
1387-2877