Potentially inappropriate medication use and associated factors among older adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The pooled prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication among older adults in Ethiopia is high indicating two out of five older adults used inappropriate medication. This review is crucial to MOH of Ethiopia, healthcare professionals and researchers.
Authors
- Assefa Andargie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8409-7545)
- Ewunetie Mekashaw Bayked (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8060-3922)
- Segenet Zewdie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2764-7819)
- Mekonnen Melkie Bizuneh
- Melkamu Zewudie
- Selomie Mulat
- Serkalem Zewudie
Institutions
- United Hospital (US)
- Wollo University (ET)
- Faculty of Public Health (GB)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Children's Specialized Hospital (US)
- Injibara University (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/20523211.2025.2587432
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.22