Medications associated with geriatric syndromes and their prevalence in older hospitalized adults discharged to skilled nursing facilities

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Authors

Avantika A. Saraf · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Alec Petersen · Vanderbilt University

Sandra F. Simmons · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

John F. Schnelle · Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center

Susan P. Bell · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Sunil Kripalani · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Amy Myers

Abstract

Many commonly prescribed medications are associated with geriatric syndromes. Over 40% of all medications ordered upon discharge to SNFs were associated with geriatric syndromes and could be contributing to the high prevalence of geriatric syndromes experienced by this population. Journal of Hospital Medicine 2016;11:694-700. © 2016 Society of Hospital Medicine.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Frailty in Older Adults

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Hospital Medicine

Volume 11, Issue 10, pp. 694-700

DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2614

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