Cross-Sectional Study on Factors Associated with Hyperpolypharmacy and Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge of multiple medication use and medication adherence is important to assess treatment effectiveness and prevent worsening of disease, re-hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. Limited data exist on individuals with hyperpolypharmacy (ten or more concurrent medications) and their adherence.

Objective

The objective of the study was to identify potential factors associated with hyperpolypharmacy, and medication adherence in participants with hyperpolypharmacy, as well as explore the relationship between hyperpolypharmacy and medication adherence.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from OPERAM, a multicenter study across four large European hospitals. Adults aged ≥ 70 years with multimorbidity and polypharmacy (five o

SUBMITTER: Beglinger S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12855351 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature