Anticholinergic load and quality of life in Australian residential aged care: a retrospective cohort study

Our results indicate that, controlling for baseline quality of life, anticholinergic load was associated with lower quality of life at follow-up over a short period (up to 6 months).

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International Journal for Quality in Health Care
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2025-12-14
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https://doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzaf123
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Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
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Anticholinergic load and quality of life in Australian residential aged care: a retrospective cohort study

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Anticholinergic load and quality of life in Australian residential aged care: a retrospective cohort study

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Abstract

Our results indicate that, controlling for baseline quality of life, anticholinergic load was associated with lower quality of life at follow-up over a short period (up to 6 months).

International Journal for Quality in Health CareVol. 38(1)
St Vincent's Clinic (AU), Macquarie University (AU)
Medical Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council
Openalex Percentile: Top 43%
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