Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2575669 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
The evident prevalence of PIMs and MDs supports the practice of evaluating the appropriateness of medications while reconciling inconsistencies in medication regimens. The number of medications was the only factor associated with both PIMs and MDs, underscoring the need to address polypharmacy as a multifaceted threat to patient health.
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Authors
Sophia H. PhD, RN, Elizabeth PhD, RN, FAAN, Janice B. PhD, RN, Marie P. PhD, RN, GNP-BC, Hongsoo PhD, MPH, RN,