Identification of Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Frail Older Adults Residing in Long-Term Care: A Retrospective Chart Review Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Deprescribing is associated with positive health outcomes for older adults in long-term care (LTC), however deprescribing is not universally implemented.

Objective

The primary aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) prescribed to frail older adults in Irish long-term care facilities (LTCFs), as identified by the Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions in Frail adults with limited life expectancy, version 2 (STOPPFrail v2).

Methods

A retrospective chart review was conducted in two publicly funded LTCFs in Ireland. Eligible participants were those (1) ≥ 65 years of age; (2) resident in a LTCF; (3) eligible as per the STOPPFrail v2 criteria by the site's Medical Officer; and (4) receiving regular

SUBMITTER: Heinrich CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9943820 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature