Prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication use and its association with hospitalization among older adults with chronic disease in the Amhara region, Ethiopia: a multicenter prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) are common among older adults with chronic diseases and are linked to adverse outcomes, including hospitalization. Evidence on PIM prevalence and its clinical impact in Ethiopia is limited. This study assessed the prevalence of PIM use and its association with hospitalization among older adults in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of PIM use and identify factors associated with PIM exposure and hospitalization in older adults with chronic diseases.

Design

Multicenter prospective cohort study.

Methods

Between May 1 and November 30, 2024, 1700 adults aged ⩾60 years were enrolled from five comprehensive specialized hospitals in the Amhara region. PIM use was assessed using th

SUBMITTER: Tarekegn GY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12783569 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature