Anticholinergic burden among in-patients: a cross-sectional study on prevalence, determinants, and impact on mortality in Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Eyob Alemayehu Gebreyohannes (Author), Wagaye Atalay Taye (Author), Biniam Siyum Shibe (Author), Emneteab Mesfin Ayele (Author), Kenneth Lee (Author), Segenet Bizuneh Mengistu (Author), Roy Louis Soiza (Author), Phyo Kyaw Myint (Author), Ousman Abubeker Abdela (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Numerous studies report that anticholinergic burden (ACB) has been linked with several health consequences, including increased hospital admissions, prolonged hospitalization, and physical and cognitive impairment. However, low- and middle-income settings, as well as younger individuals,...