Anticholinergic and Sedative Medication Burden in Croatian Older Adults: EuroAgeism Cohort Findings.

ABSTRACT: Use of anticholinergic and sedative medications is potentially inappropriate in older adults due to associated adverse effects, including impaired cognitive and physical function. This study evaluated anticholinergic and sedative burden in Croatian community-dwelling older adults using the Drug Burden Index (DBI) and examined its association with self-reported health and healthcare utilization over 12 months. This observational, cross-sectional study, part of the EuroAgeism H2020 ESR 7 project, included conveniently sampled adults ≥ 65 years from community pharmacies in three Croatian regions. Data were collected using a standardized research questionnaire. DBI was used to quantify exposure to anticholinergic and sedative medications. Multivariate regression analyses examined associations

SUBMITTER: Drzaic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12567140 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature