Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Belgian Nursing Homes: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Our aim was to describe the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and potential prescribing omissions (PPOs) in Belgian nursing homes and to identify characteristics of residents, general practitioners (GPs), and nursing homes (NHs) that are associated with the number of PIMs and PPOs.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - July 25, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Pauline M.S. Anrys, Goedele C. Strauven, Veerle Foulon, Jean-Marie Degryse, S éverine Henrard, Anne Spinewine Tags: Original Study Source Type: research