Prevalence and Appropriateness of Polypharmacy in Older Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

Bharati Kochar MsAlison RusherElizabeth ArakaRachel GlasserJennifer LaiChristine RitchieAshwin N Ananthakrishnan

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2024)

Polypharmacy is prevalent in older adults with IBD and independently associated with low quality of life. Describing polypharmacy can guide de-prescription strategies tailored to GI clinic for older adults with IBD.

Keyphrases

physical activity
adverse drug
risk factors
ulcerative colitis
middle aged
smoking cessation
community dwelling
emergency department
electronic health record