| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8257417 | Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Hyperpolypharmacy, and to a lesser extent Beers violations predict functional decline in older patients discharged from acute care hospitals, whilst STOPP criteria are no longer associated with the outcome after adjusting for potential confounders. Hyperpolypharmacy is associated with functional decline independent of PIMs.
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Authors
Paolo Fabbietti, Carmelinda Ruggiero, Federica Sganga, Sergio Fusco, Federica Mammarella, Norma Barbini, Laura Cassetta, Graziano Onder, Andrea Corsonello, Fabrizia Lattanzio, Mirko Di Rosa,