Potentially inappropriate prescribing for people with dementia in ambulatory care: a cross-sectional observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have shown that potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) is highly prevalent among people with dementia (PwD) and linked to negative outcomes, such as hospitalisation and mortality. However, there are limited data on prescribing appropriateness for PwD in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of PIP and investigate associations between PIP and other patient characteristics among PwD in an ambulatory care setting.

Methods

A cross-sectional, retrospective analysis was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia. Patients who were ≥ 65 years old, had dementia, and visited ambulatory care clinics between 01/01/2019 and 31/12/2021 were included. Prescribing appropriateness was evaluated by applying the Screening Tool of Older Pers

SUBMITTER: Alageel NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11008018 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature