Preadmission medications and recent falls in older inpatients: an observational study
Implementing a decisive approach to simplify complex medication regimens, along with patient-focused medication management strategies, may help reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Sedatives and anticholinergic medications increase the risk of falls and should be avoided whenever possible.
Authors
- Alfred K. Lam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2771-564X)
- Louise Clarkson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6249-055X)
- Shu‐Kay Ng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6865-9384)
- Tien K. Khoo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9642-1445)
- A Griffiths
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- University of Wollongong (AU)
- Northern Sydney Local Health District (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-024-01859-y
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.45
Funders
- Griffith University