Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medicine use in older adults with cancer: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia oncologic centers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most patients with cancer have comorbid conditions that necessitate advanced medical treatment. Polypharmacy (PP) and potentially inappropriate medicine (PIM) use is common among older adult patients with cancer. Not much research has been conducted on PP and PIM use among older adult patients with cancer in Ethiopian oncology centers. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and determinants of PP and PIM use among older adults with cancer in Northwest Ethiopia oncology centers using the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2019 updated Beers criteria.

Methods

This multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted among older adult patients with cancer from July 15-December 30, 2023 in Northwest Ethiopian oncology centers. The use of at least one drug in

SUBMITTER: Wondm SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11445903 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature