The feasibility and effect of deprescribing in older adults on mortality and health: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Aims Deprescribing is a suggested intervention to reverse the potential iatrogenic harms of
inappropriate polypharmacy. The review aimed to determine whether or not deprescribing is …
inappropriate polypharmacy. The review aimed to determine whether or not deprescribing is …
Interventions to improve the appropriate use of polypharmacy for older people
A Rankin, CA Cadogan, SM Patterson… - Cochrane Database …, 2018 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Inappropriate polypharmacy is a particular concern in older people and is
associated with negative health outcomes. Choosing the best interventions to improve …
associated with negative health outcomes. Choosing the best interventions to improve …
[HTML][HTML] Physical frailty: ICFSR international clinical practice guidelines for identification and management
Objective The task force of the International Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia Research
(ICFSR) developed these clinical practice guidelines to overview the current evidence-base …
(ICFSR) developed these clinical practice guidelines to overview the current evidence-base …
The Asia-Pacific clinical practice guidelines for the management of frailty
Abstract Objective To develop Clinical Practice Guidelines for the screening, assessment
and management of the geriatric condition of frailty. Methods An adapted Grading of …
and management of the geriatric condition of frailty. Methods An adapted Grading of …
Health outcomes of deprescribing interventions among older residents in nursing homes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objectives Deprescribing is effective in addressing concerns relating to polypharmacy in
residents of nursing homes. However, the clinical outcomes of deprescribing interventions …
residents of nursing homes. However, the clinical outcomes of deprescribing interventions …
Interventions for preventing falls in older people in care facilities and hospitals
ID Cameron, SM Dyer, CE Panagoda… - Cochrane database …, 2018 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Falls in care facilities and hospitals are common events that cause
considerable morbidity and mortality for older people. This is an update of a review first …
considerable morbidity and mortality for older people. This is an update of a review first …
[HTML][HTML] International Group for Reducing Inappropriate Medication Use & Polypharmacy (IGRIMUP): position statement and 10 recommendations for action
Globally, the number of drug prescriptions is increasing causing more adverse drug events,
which is now a significant cause of mortality, morbidity, and disability that has reached …
which is now a significant cause of mortality, morbidity, and disability that has reached …
[HTML][HTML] Screening for and managing the person with frailty in primary care: ICFSR consensus guidelines
1. Geriatric Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA; 2.
Torrens University of Australia, Adelaide and Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne …
Torrens University of Australia, Adelaide and Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne …
Assessment of attitudes toward deprescribing in older Medicare beneficiaries in the United States
Importance Use of harmful and/or unnecessary medications in older adults is prevalent. This
can lead to avoidable harms such as adverse drug reactions, falls, hospitalization, and …
can lead to avoidable harms such as adverse drug reactions, falls, hospitalization, and …
Consumer attitudes towards deprescribing: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Harmful and/or unnecessary medication use in older adults is common. This
indicates deprescribing (supervised withdrawal of inappropriate medicines) is not …
indicates deprescribing (supervised withdrawal of inappropriate medicines) is not …