Polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications, and the vulnerability of older adults
Raquel Coelho de Andrade,
Maíra Mendes dos Santos,
Euler Esteves Ribeiro
et al.
Abstract:Objective To analyze the frequency of polypharmacy and the prescription of Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIM) according to the Beers Criteria and CBMPI in older adults with clinical-functional vulnerability. Method This is a cross-sectional study where the medical records of 496 participants aged 60 and older, seen in their first appointment at a Gerontological Polyclinic, were analyzed. Sociodemographic data, medications, the Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index-20 (IVCF-20), and falls were ext… Show more
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