Prevalence of potential drug‒drug interactions and associated factors among elderly patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The occurrence of potential drug‒drug interactions (pDDIs) is a serious global issue that affects all age groups, with the elderly population being the most vulnerable. This is due to their relatively high rates of comorbidity and polypharmacy, as well as physiological changes that can increase the potential for DDIs and the likelihood of adverse drug reactions. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of pDDIs and associated factors among elderly patients in Ethiopia.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search using the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis statement was conducted on HINARI, Science Direct, Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Research Gate. Data were extracted via a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and an

SUBMITTER: Alemayehu TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11559191 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature