Risk factor analysis of the decrease in gait speed among Japanese older outpatients with polypharmacy

• Main Authors: Masataka Deguchi (Author), Keigo Nishida (Author), Tomoyuki Enokiya (Author), Kazuya Ooi (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Both polypharmacy and frailty are critical issues faced by the elderly. The decrease in gait speed is an index of frailty, and it is generally associated with falls and fractures, which are risk factors requiring the need for support or long-term patient care. In this study, we a...