Prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication among older patients in a primary care unit of a tertiary care hospital in Thailand: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Objective Older adults are prone to developing multiple chronic diseases and have increased medication usage. This has led to the prescription of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs). This study aimed to assess PIM prevalence among patients visiting the primary care unit (PCU) of a tertiary...
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| Main Authors: | Thareerat Ananchaisarp, Panya Chamroonkiadtikun, Kittipon Kodchakrai, Tanaboon Saeung, Thitiwut Charatcharungkiat, Patnaree Leelarujijaroen, Nopason Sae-Tang, Nanapat Kumkiem, Wipada Kanhin, Haran Sintateeyakorn, Kasidintorn Watcharajiranich |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2025-05-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5/e091465.full |
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