Polypharmacy in the Hospitalized Older Adult

This article reviews polypharmacy in the hospitalized older adult from their admission to hospitalization and transition of care as well as highlighting principles to reduce polypharmacy and tools for deprescribing during hospitalization. We review common reasons for admission and how these conditions may be particularly affected by or contribute to polypharmacy in older adults.

Source: Clinics in Geriatric Medicine - October 7, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Analiese DiConti-Gibbs, Kimberly Y Chen, Charles Edward Coffey Source Type: research