Inappropriate medication use in hospitalised oldest old patients across transitions of care.

Elizabeth Manias Andrea Britta MaierGopika Krishnamurthy

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2019)

Inappropriate prescribing is common in oldest old patients. Greater attention is needed on actively de-prescribing medications that are not beneficial and commencing medications that would be advantageous. Tailored strategies for improving prescribing practices are needed.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
palliative care
emergency department
working memory
adverse drug
chronic pain
quality improvement