Fall-related injuries in a nursing home setting: is polypharmacy a risk factor?

• Main Authors: Colli Cristiano (Author), Costantini Chiara (Author), Cazzamalli Sara (Author), Poloni Nicola (Author), Ceccon Francesca (Author), Diurni Marcello (Author), Baranzini Federico (Author), Greco Laura (Author), Callegari Camilla (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polypharmacy is regarded as an important risk factor for fallingand several studies and meta-analyses have shown an increased fall risk in users of diuretics, type 1a antiarrhythmics, digoxin and psychotropic agents. In particular, r...