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Anticholinergic Medication Burden Scales: A Systematic Review

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Anticholinergic burden refers to the cumulative anticholinergic effect of all medications taken by an individual. Anticholinergic burden scales help identify patients at risk of anticholinergic adverse effects and guide prescribing. However, substantial variation exists between scales, with no gold standard identified.
Orla Vennard, Carrie Stewart, Mansi Tolia, Roy L. Soiza, Phyo K. Myint   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Applying the Bradford Hill Criteria to Assess the Independent Causal Roles of Aging and Medication in Frailty Progression: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Drugs Aging
Thapa SK, Li J, Mach J, Hilmer SN, Kirkpatrick CMJ.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Variation in Psychotropic and Non‐Psychotropic Prescribing in Nursing Homes: A Multi‐Level EMR‐Based Retrospective Cohort Study

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Antipsychotic medications remain widely used in nursing homes (NHs) despite guidelines discouraging potentially inappropriate use. While home‐level variation is known, less is understood at the unit and organization levels, or across other psychotropic and non‐psychotropic drugs.
Darly Dash, Ahmad Rahim, Henry Yu‐Hin Siu, Aaron Jones, Maya Potter, Sophiya Benjamin, Paul R. Katz, Jeffrey W. Poss, George A. Heckman, Andrew P. Costa   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polypharmacy among Saudi seniors in Hail region: A cross-sectional study on prevalence and association with medication adherence. [PDF]

Medicine (Baltimore)
Alharby TN, Alanazi M, Khan KU, Ansari M, Alwqdan G, Almansour H, Aljaber LK, Alrashidi AS, Alrashidi GN, Alshammari FM.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Association Between Cholinesterase Inhibitor‐Overactive Bladder Antimuscarinic Prescribing Cascade and Risk of Delirium and Falls Among Individuals Living With Dementia

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Prescribing cascades occur when cholinesterase inhibitor (ChEI)‐induced urinary incontinence is misinterpreted as a new condition, leading to overactive bladder (OAB) antimuscarinic initiation. We evaluated whether the ChEI‐OAB antimuscarinic prescribing cascade was associated with delirium or falls compared with mirabegron in older
Sarah Beth Tucker, Bryan L. Love, Chijioke M. Okeke, Erin D. Zwick, Chengwen Teng, Jingkai Wei, Ibraheem M. Karaye, Saud Alsahali, Krithika Rajagopalan, Ismaeel Yunusa   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and Determinants of Polypharmacy: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Elderly Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases in Outpatient Clinics. [PDF]

Scientifica (Cairo)
Faramarzi Nasab N, Rezaeian S, Ezadi S, Khatony A.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Chronic Insomnia and Excess Cannabis Ingestion in an Older Adult—A Clinical Report of Complex Geriatric Care

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
Cannabis use in older adults may have a broad range of effects in older adults impacting Mind, Mobility, Medications, Multi‐complexity, and what Matters Most.
Erik Fraunberger, Maia von Maltzahn
wiley   +1 more source

Safe Mobility in Hospitalised Older Adults: A Concept Analysis

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To conduct a concept analysis of ‘safe mobility’, with specific application in hospitalised older adults, identifying its defining attributes, antecedents and consequences. Background The promotion of safe mobility is essential for maintaining the functionality of hospitalised older adults.
Esther Mourão Nicoli, Frances Valéria Costa e Silva, Rosane Barreto Cardoso, Tallita Mello Delphino, Luciana Guimarães Assad, Samara Gonçalves de Oliveira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive Medication Reviews in Medicare Were Not Associated With Reduced Central Nervous System-Active Polypharmacy in 2021. [PDF]

J Am Geriatr Soc
Hung A, Wilson LE, Pavon JM, Hastings SN, Sloan CE, Smith VA, Maciejewski ML.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Comfort Needs of Renal Transplant Recipients: A Qualitative Analysis Guided by Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To analyse the comfort needs of patients following renal transplantation, guided by Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort. Design A qualitative design was employed. Methods This study was conducted at a Brazilian university hospital's renal transplant outpatient clinic.
Cecília Carla Barroso Calazans, Jennara Cândido do Nascimento, Renan Alves da silva, Francisco Gilberto Fernandes Pereira, Lívia Moreira Barros, Joselany Áfio Caetano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source