Polypharmacy and cumulative anticholinergic burden in older adults hospitalized with fall.

Ho Lun WongClaire WeaverLauren MarshKhine Oo MonJohn M DapitoFouad R AminRahul ChauhanAmit K J MandalConstantinos G Missouris

Published in: Aging medicine (Milton (N.S.W)) (2023)

Polypharmacy results in cumulative ACB and both are significantly associated with falls risk in older adults. The presence of polypharmacy and each unit rise in ACB score have a stronger effect of increasing falls risk compared to age and comorbidities.

Keyphrases

physical activity
adverse drug
risk factors