Prevalence and Predictors of Excessive Polypharmacy in Geriatric Inpatients: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia.

Shah FaisalElida ZairinaSurakit NathishuwanJunaidi KhotibSusi Ari KristinaGesnita Nugraheni

Published in: Journal of primary care & community health (2023)

One in 12 elderly Indonesians was found to practice excessive polypharmacy. Several chronic conditions and increased length of hospital stay were the factors associated with excessive polypharmacy.

Keyphrases

weight gain
adverse drug
healthcare
primary care
body mass index
risk factors
middle aged
emergency department
acute care
physical activity
electronic health record
hip fracture