Comparison of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults with and without dementia receiving residential medication management reviews

CONCLUSIONS: In a study of residents receiving RMMR, polypharmacy and PIMs were highly common, and those with dementia were more likely to be exposed to inappropriate polypharmacy. There is a need for targeted deprescribing strategies to immediately address inappropriate prescribing in residents, particularly those living with dementia.PMID:38581686 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13316
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research