Journal article
Polypharmacy and mobility outcomes
Abstract
Polypharmacy is known to be associated with negative consequences of mobility related conditions such as falls, functional decline and disability. This systematic review highlights the effectiveness of deprescribing interventions on mobility related conditions in older adults in the community dwelling reported taking five or more medications daily.
Authors
Ali MU; Sherifali D; Fitzpatrick-Lewis D; Kenny M; Liu A; Lamarche L; Mangin D; Raina P
Journal
Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, Vol. 192, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
December 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.mad.2020.111356
ISSN
0047-6374