The association between medication non-adherence and adverse health outcomes in ageing populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Caroline A Walsh Caitriona CahirSarah TecklenborgCatherine J ByrneMichael A CulbertsonKathleen E Bennett

Published in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2019)

Medication non-adherence may be significantly associated with all-cause hospitalisation and mortality in older people. Medication adherence should be monitored and addressed in this cohort to minimise hospitalisation, improve clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Keyphrases

healthcare
adverse drug
cardiovascular events
glycemic control
risk factors
type diabetes
emergency department
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
electronic health record