Beers versus STOPP criteria in polyharmacy community-dwelling older patients.

201621 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

María Luisa Nicieza-García · Hospital Carmen y Severo Ochoa

Esther Salgueiro · Universidad de Oviedo

Francisco José Jimeno-Demuth · Universidad de Oviedo

Abstract

Our study identified a high frequency of PIP in polymedicated community-dwelling older patients. Simultaneous application of Beers and STOPP criteria represents a useful tool to improve prescribing in this population group.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Antibiotic Use and Resistance Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 40, Issue 3, pp. 150-64

DOI: 10.7399/fh.2016.40.3.9706

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