Association of inappropriate polypharmacy with emergency department visits in older patients receiving anti-neoplastic therapy: a population-based study.
Yewon SuhYoung-Mi AhEunsook LeeJu-Yeun LeePublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)
This nationwide study showed that inappropriate polypharmacy was prevalent and increased the risk of ED visits in older patients receiving anti-neoplastic therapy. Study findings suggested a need to implement deprescribing strategies in this population.