Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Living in the Community: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Lauren E VickersAshley I MartinezAlexandra M WallemClare JohnsonDaniela C Moga

Published in: Drugs - real world outcomes (2021)

This study demonstrated a high prevalence of Cog-PIM use and increased odds of Cog-PIM use in older adults with ADRD. Future work should investigate opportunities in the ambulatory care setting for safer prescribing and de-escalation of Cog-PIMs.

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healthcare
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blood pressure
palliative care
mental health
quality improvement
current status
randomized controlled trial
middle aged
clinical trial
pain management
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affordable care act
drug induced
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