Abstract:BackgroundMuch of the knowledge on the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) in older adults is derived from cross-sectional studies, with little known about the risk factors over time. AimLongitudinal analysis was applied to estimate the occurrence and risk factors of PIM use among older adults in a 10-year follow-up.Methods Longitudinal study with 418 older adult residents of a capital city of Central-West Brazil. The PIM were classified according to the Beers criteria 2019. The usage rate was c… Show more
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