Abstract Background The Drug Burden Index (DBI) measures an individual's total exposure
to anticholinergic and sedative medications. This systematic review aimed to investigate the …

Introduction Maintaining skeletal muscle function throughout life is a crucial component of
successful aging. Disadvantaged socioeconomic position (SEP) is associated with adverse …

Background: Older adults with intellectual disability are exposed to a higher anticholinergic
burden compared to general older adults. This is due to a higher rate of both mental and …

BackgroundThe frequent prescribing of psychotropics and high prevalence of polypharmacy
among older adults with intellectual disabilities require close monitoring. AimsTo describe …

Purpose Recently, efforts have been made to quantify frailty among older adults with
intellectual disability (ID). Medication exposure is associated with frailty among older adults …

Background: Evidence suggests that poor mental health (MH) is a risk factor for the health of
older adults. Dietary diversity is considered to be related to healthy aging. However, the …

Background EPs pose significant challenges to individual health and quality of life, attracting
attention in public health as a risk factor for diminished quality of life and healthy life …

Purpose Intellectual disability (ID) is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition characterised
by limitations in intelligence and adaptive skills with an onset prior to the age of 18 years …

Objectives To capture the extent and nature of intellectual disability nursing publications in
Ireland. Design Scoping review using Arksey and O'Malley approach. Data sources Six …

Widespread, and sometimes inappropriate use of psychotropics in adults with intellectual
disability has been an international concern. These medicines have been used to treat …