Background The geriatric population is particularly vulnerable to being prescribed
potentially inappropriate medication (PIM); however, the prevalence of this occurrence …

(1) Background: Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in older adults are associated
with drug-related problems, adverse health consequences, repeated hospital admissions …

Background Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) in older people has been identified
as a substantial problem, but few large population-based studies have investigated the …

Background The exposure of elderly patients to potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) is
associated with the increased use of health care services. Objective To evaluate both the …

Background: Inappropriate prescribing is a well-documented problem in older people. The
new screening tools, STOPP (Screening Tool of Older Peoples' Prescriptions) and START …

Objectives: Identify the mechanism of action of anticholinergic drugs. Describe the potential
adverse effects f anticholinergic drugs. Review the need for monitoring patients when using …

Background Anxiety and related disorders include generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive-
compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and phobic disorders …

Background The use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) is common in the older
population. Inappropriate medications as well as polypharmacy expose older people to a …

Background: Better continuity of care (COC) is associated with improved health care
outcomes, such as decreased hospitalization and emergency department visit. However …

Background Care home residents are vulnerable to the adverse effects of prescribing but
there is limited monitoring in the UK. Aim To compare prescribing quality in care homes in …