Deprescribing in older patients with advanced cancer referred to palliative care.

Jorge Fernández Fradejas Hilario Martínez-Barros Lourdes Rexach-Cano Ana María Álvarez-Díaz Eva Delgado-Silveira

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2024)

Our study found a high prevalence of PIM among a cohort of older adults with advanced cancer and short life expectancy. This underlines the need for a comprehensive medication review to optimise pharmacotherapy in this population.

Keyphrases

advanced cancer
palliative care
community dwelling
physical activity
middle aged
healthcare
smoking cessation
emergency department
adverse drug