Beers criteriaGeriatricsPotentially inappropriate medicationsSTOPP criteriaBackground: Prescribing in elderly is a challenging task as they have age related physiological changes, various co-morbidities, altered pharmacological properties and higher propensity for adverse events. They are often prescribed ...
We aimed to evaluate inappropriate drug use in the elderly population according to Beers criteria. Materials and Method: This cross-sectional, descriptive study used a simple systematic method to select individuals aged ?65 years residing in Kepez district of Canakkale. All medicines used by ...
STOPP criteriaPotentially inappropriate medicationsGeriatricsSelecting the appropriate tools to assess PIMs, prescribers and patient education regarding the risks associated with PIMs, and patient's perception and satisfaction regarding his treatment, are critical issues to be addressed among older adults....
Objective: To assess and compare, according to Beers and STOPP criteria, the frequency and causes of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in elderly, as well as the relationship between PIMs use and patient's treatment satisfaction, evaluated using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for ...