Anticholinergic Burden, Sleep Quality and Health Outcomes in Malaysian Aged Care Home Residents

• Главные авторы: Suresh Kumar (Автор), Syed Shahzad Hasan (Автор), Pei Se Wong (Автор), David Weng Kwai Chong (Автор), Therese Kairuz (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: MDPI AG, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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The use of anticholinergic medications by residents in aged care homes is associated with increased risk of adverse effects. These include cognitive impairment, sleep disturbances, and falls, and necessitate increased healthcare visits and the associated burden on healthcare systems. The objective o...