Inappropriate prescribing in the elderly: A comparison of two validated screening tools
Conclusion The STOPP/START criteria detected more PIPs compared with the commonly used Beers criteria. Application of such screening tools to prescribing decisions may reduce unnecessary medication, related adverse events, hospital admissions, and cost.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
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