Variability in the prevalence of inappropriate medication use among older adults: A review highlighting the importance of screening methods and database types.
Romain LéguillonJulien GrosjeanFrédéric RocaEric BaratRémi VarinEmeline LejeuneGaëthan KerdelhuéStéfan DarmoniJean CharletMarie Laure LarochePublished in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2024)
This extensive review highlights PIM prevalence among the older adults, emphasizing method intricacies and the potential for underestimation due to data limitations and algorithm adjustments. The findings call for enhanced methodologies, transparent algorithms and a deeper understanding of intricate rules' impact on public health implications.