Does potentially inappropriate prescribing predict an increased risk of admission to hospital and mortality? A longitudinal study of the 'oldest old'.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) is associated with negative health outcomes, including hospitalisation and mortality. Life and Living in Advanced Age: a Cohort Study in New Zealand (LiLACS NZ) is a longitudinal study of Māori (the indigenous population of New Zealand) and non-Māori octogenarians. Health disparities between indigenous and non-indigenous populations are prevalent internationally and engagement of indigenous populations in health research is necessary to understand and address these disparities. Using LiLACS NZ data, this study reports the association of PIP with hospitalisations and mortality prospectively over 36-months follow-up. METHODS:PIP, from pharmacist applied criteria, was reported as potentially inappropriate medicines (PIMs) and potential pr

SUBMITTER: Cardwell K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6986145 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature