Background Polypharmacy has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality in
the older population. Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, risk …

Abstract Background and Objectives The percentage of Saudi older adults (SOA) is
increasing over time. With advanced age, the prevalence of chronic diseases and multiple …

Background: Older people often receive multiple medications for chronic conditions, which
often result in polypharmacy (concomitant use of 5‒9 medicines) and hyperpolypharmacy …

Background: Polypharmacy, given its link with drug interactions, potentially inappropriate
medications and medication non-adherence, may pose a significant health risk, especially …

Polypharmacy, a common condition among the elderly, is associated with adverse
outcomes, including increased healthcare costs, due to higher mortality, falls and …

Background Polypharmacy is a geriatric syndrome defined variously as the use of potentially
inappropriate drugs and/or the concurrent use of multiple medications including prescription …

Objectives To summarize evidence regarding the health outcomes associated with
polypharmacy, defined as number of prescribed medications, in older community‐dwelling …

Background and objective It is not known whether the correlates of polypharmacy among
disabled elderly are similar to those for older adults in general. Furthermore, data on …

Background Polypharmacy is particularly important in older persons as they are more likely
to experience adverse events compared to the rest of the population. Despite the relevance …

Background Polypharmacy has become a global public health concern particularly in the
elderly population. The elderly population is the most susceptible to the negative effects of …