Prevalence and determinants of potentially inappropriate medications in elderly inpatients in Thailand: a retrospective observational study based on the 2019 Beers criteria.

Tatta Sriboonruang Sirichai Chusiri Jiraphan Ritsamdang

Published in: Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (2023)

These findings emphasise the need for continued monitoring and optimisation of medication management, and collaboration between pharmacists and physicians to review and adjust prescriptions, especially in elderly inpatients experiencing polypharmacy and multiple comorbidities.

Keyphrases

middle aged
community dwelling
primary care
adverse drug
risk factors
healthcare
emergency department