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Inappropriate Prescription of Medicines
Inappropriate prescribing (IP) is a common problem in older people who experience multimorbidity and associated polypharmacy. In broad terms, IP...
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Inappropriate proton pump inhibitor lansoprazole prescription in older adults hospitalized in long-term care unit
PurposeWe evaluated the use of the PPI treatment by physicians in older adults hospitalized in a long-term care unit.
MethodsWe included 40 patients...
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Cost of inappropriate prescriptions for uncomplicated malaria in Ghana
BackgroundMalaria remains a common course of morbidity in many sub-Saharan African countries. While treatment options have improved in recent times,...
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Implications of inappropriate prescription of oral nutritional supplements on the quality of life of cancer outpatients: a cross-sectional comparative study
Background and aimsOral nutritional supplements (ONS) are considered a cornerstone in the treatment plan of malnutrition in cancer patients. However,...
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Trends in commonly used and potentially inappropriate medications in older Korean patients with polypharmacy
BackgroundPolypharmacy is a global public health concern. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of polypharmacy and trends in the use of...
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Potentially Inappropriate Psychotropic Drugs in Nursing Homes: An Italian Observational Study
Background and objectivesPhysicians often face difficulties in selecting appropriate medications for older adults with multiple comorbidities. As...
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A model for identifying potentially inappropriate medication used in older people with dementia: a machine learning study
BackgroundOlder adults with dementia often face the risk of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use. The quality of PIM evaluation is hindered...
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Management of potentially inappropriate medication use among older adult’s patients in primary care settings: description of an interventional prospective non-randomized study
BackgroundThe management of inappropriate medication use in older patients suffering from multimorbidity and polymedication is a major healthcare...
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A Logical Prescription of Intravenous Fluids
This chapter guides clinicians through the assessment and management of patients requiring intravenous (IV) fluids during hospitalization in the...
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Potentially inappropriate medicine use and predicting risk factors in hospitalized older adult patients: findings of a prospective observational study from Ethiopia
BackgroundOlder patients are fragile and more susceptible to medication-related problems requiring a strict assessment of their medicine list. The...
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The role of qualification and quality management in the prescription of antipsychotics and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) in nursing home residents in Germany: results of the HIOPP-3-iTBX study
BackgroundNursing home residents (NHR) show high rates of polypharmacy. The HIOPP-3-iTBX study is the first cRCT on medication optimization in...
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Hypoglycemia risk with inappropriate dosing of glucose-lowering drugs in patients with chronic kidney disease: a retrospective cohort study
The incidence rates and consequences of inappropriate dosing of glucose-lowering drugs remain limited in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)....
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Prevalence of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing with or without a Plausible Antibiotic Indication among Safety-Net and Non-Safety Net Populations
BackgroundClinicians can prescribe antibiotics inappropriately without coding the indication for antibiotics. Whether the prevalence of inappropriate...
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Delayed prescription of antibiotics and the capabilities of herbal medicine when used in respiratory infections
BackgroundExcessive and improper use of antibiotics in respiratory infections is still an urgent issue. In most cases of ARS and AT, antibiotics can...
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Magnitude and determinants of inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in dentistry: a nation-wide study
BackgroundDentist play an important role in misuse of antibiotics. Identification of the dental activities linked to the misuse of antibiotics is...
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PrevAleNce and Associated factors of inappropriaTe dosing of direct Oral anticoaguLants In pAtients with Atrial Fibrillation: the ANATOLIA-AF Study
PurposeInappropriate dosing of direct oral anticoagulants is associated with an increased risk of stroke, systemic embolism, major bleeding,...
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Are Lists of Potentially Inappropriate Medications Associated with Hospital Readmissions? A Systematic Review
BackgroundSuboptimal prescribing, including the prescription of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM), is frequent in patients aged 65 years...
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Risk of Mortality Associated with Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use Including Opioids in Older Adults
Introduction and ObjectiveAs the population ages, understanding the potential risks associated with inappropriate medication use becomes increasingly...
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Identification of seniors at risk (ISAR) score and potentially inappropriate prescribing: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundPotentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) is usually associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes. It is therefore important...
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Prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication use in older population: comparison of the Finnish Meds75+ database with eight published criteria
BackgroundThere are several national and international criteria available for identifying potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) for older...