A retrospective analysis of prescription medications as it correlates to falls for older adults

• Main Authors: Lawson K (Author), Vinluan CM (Author), Oganesyan A (Author), Gonzalez EC (Author), Loya A (Author), Strate JJ (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas, 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: To determine the correlation between falls and two medication factors: the class of medications and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) prescribed to community-dwelling older adults aged 55 and older. Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional study. Home health patients residing i...