Journal of the American Geriatrics Society· 2014Q1· Review

Health Outcomes Associated with Polypharmacy in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Terri R. Fried, John R. O’Leary, Virginia Towle, Mary K. Goldstein et al.

714citations
Q1SCImago
2014year

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A systematic review of 50 studies found that polypharmacy (taking multiple prescribed medications) is associated with increased risks of falls, adverse drug events, hospitalization, and declines in function and cognition in community-dwelling older adults.

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Field: Geriatrics and Gerontology

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