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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