Analysis of medication management system data to determine potentially inappropriate medication use and hospitalization among older adults living in residential care homes for the elderly population

Analysis of medication management system data to determine potentially inappropriate medication use and hospitalization among older adults living in residential care homes for the elderly population

Abstract Objectives Many older adults living in Resident Care Homes for the Elderly (RCHEs) are at risk of polypharmacy and the use of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM). Few studies have evaluated the prevalence and consequences of PIM use among older adults living in RCHEs. The objectives...

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Main Authors: Ho Cheung Chau, Kexin Zhang, Bik-Wai Bilvick Tai, Isaac Shing Yan Hui, Hon Ming Ma, Martin Chi Sang Wong, Sau Chu Chiang, Yin Ting Cheung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older adults
Nursing home
Residential care homes
Potentially inappropriate medication
Polypharmacy
Beers Criteria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05989-4
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