Risk of hospitalization associated with anticholinergic medication for patients with dementia

ConclusionThe Anticholinergic Risk Scale findings were shown to be a strong predictor of hospitalization for patients with dementia. We should evaluate the anticholinergic burden before initiating anti‐dementia therapy.

Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shuichi Watanabe, Takahide Fukatsu, Kosuke Kanemoto Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research