Polypharmacy Management in the Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Available Interventions

• Main Authors: M. Kurczewska-Michalak (Author), P. Lewek (Author), B. Jankowska-Polańska (Author), A. Giardini (Author), N. Granata (Author), M. Maffoni (Author), E. Costa (Author), L. Midão (Author), P. Kardas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Polypharmacy paves the way for non-adherence, adverse drug reactions, negative health outcomes, increased use of healthcare services and rising costs. Since it is most prevalent in the older adults, there is an urgent need for introducing effective strategies to prevent and manage the pr...