Potentially inappropriate medication uses and associated factors among elderly primary health care clinics attendees: A call to action

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polypharmacy is a significant risk factor for using potentially inappropriate medication (PIM), which is using drugs with more risks than benefits, especially for elders. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of PIM using Beers Criteria, polypharmacy, and their related risk factors.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in West Bank primary health care clinics (PHC)from December 2021 to March 2022. Data were collected from PHC clinic attendees aged 65 and above via an interviewer-administered questionnaire and a review of their medical records. We used the Beers Criteria 2019 update to identify PIM and performed a multivariable analysis to determine its associated factors.

Results

The study included 421 older people (197 men a

SUBMITTER: Samara E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10449131 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature