Medication-related factors associated with health-related quality of life in patients older than 65 years with polypharmacy.

Alonso Montiel-LuqueAntonio Jesús Núñez-MontenegroEsther Martín-AuriolesJose Carlos Canca-SánchezMaria Carmen Toro-ToroJosé Antonio González-Correanull null

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Factors inherent within the patient such as functional incapacity, cognitive impairment and social and emotional problems were the main constraints to quality of life in our study population. The number of medicines taken was negatively related with quality of life.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
mental health
end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
adverse drug
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
middle aged
community dwelling