Patterns of psychotropic prescribing and polypharmacy in older hospitalized patients in Ireland: the influence of dementia on prescribing.

Kieran Anthony WalshNiamh A O'ReganStephen ByrneJohn BrowneDavid J MeagherSuzanne Timmons

Published in: International psychogeriatrics (2016)

Polypharmacy and psychotropic drug use is highly prevalent in older Irish hospitalized patients, especially in PwD. Hospital admission presents an ideal time for medication reviews in PwD.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
emergency department
community dwelling
primary care
middle aged
physical activity
electronic health record
mild cognitive impairment
healthcare
drug induced
cognitive impairment
general practice