Overuse of proton pump inhibitors in nursing homes: An Italian multicenter observational study.

Luca PasinaAlessio NovellaChiara ElliAlessandro NobiliAladar Ianes

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2020)

Number of drugs, comorbidity, corticosteroids, and anticoagulants are the most important predictors of the inappropriate use of PPI in NHs. The wide variability between NHs in the appropriate use of PPIs suggests the need for thorough drug review in this fragile and vulnerable population. Prescribing patterns linked to evidence-based guidelines and national recommendations are essential for rational, cost-effective use of PPIs.

Keyphrases

patient safety
clinical practice
quality improvement
primary care
adverse drug
drug induced
protein protein
cross sectional
electronic health record