Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Belgian Nursing Homes: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Implications: The high prevalence of PIMs and PPOs remains a major challenge for the NH setting. Future interventions should target in priority residents taking at least 10 medications and/or those taking psychotropic drugs. Future studies should explore factors related to organizational and prescribing culture. Moreover, special attention must be paid to the criteria used to measure inappropriate prescribing, including criteria relative to underuse.