The Changes in Medication Prescribing Among the Older People with Cognitive Impairment in the Acute Care Setting.

Sirasa Ruangritchankul Nancye May Peel Leila Shafiee Hanjani Leonard C Gray

Published in: Clinical interventions in aging (2020)

The patterns of many prescribed medications use have altered in a 5-year period. The present study confirms that the majority of older adults with cognitive impairment admitted in an acute care setting are prone to PP, PIM and DDI. Comprehensive medication reviews should be undertaken in clinical care of older patients with cognitive impairment.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
acute care
healthcare
adverse drug
community dwelling
physical activity
middle aged
primary care
palliative care
emergency department
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
affordable care act
health insurance