Determinants of prescribing potentially inappropriate medications in a nationwide cohort of community dwellers with dementia receiving a comprehensive geriatric assessment

ConclusionWe found that PIMs are prescribed frequently in older adults with dementia. Comprehensive geriatric assessments can serve as a potential tool to decrease the occurrence of PIMs in vulnerable groups with poor functional and cognitive status.

Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - October 17, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sharmin S. Bala, Hamish A. Jamieson, Prasad S. Nishtala Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research