reviewJournal of the American Geriatrics SocietyDec 1, 2014GREEN OA

Health Outcomes Associated with Polypharmacy in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review

TRTerri R. FriedJRJohn R. O’LearyVTVirginia TowleMKMary K. GoldsteinMTMark Trentalange

Yale University · VA Connecticut Healthcare System · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Objectives

To summarize evidence regarding the health outcomes associated with polypharmacy, defined as number of prescribed medications, in older community-dwelling persons.

Design

Systematic review of MEDLINE (OvidSP 1946 to May, Week 3, 2014).

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704
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19.26
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100%
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85
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Authors

6

Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Polypharmacy
  • Gerontology
  • Geriatrics
  • MEDLINE
  • Beers Criteria
  • Older people
  • Intensive care medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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