Associations between chronic disease profiles and self-reported adverse drug reactions in community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study

ADRs were significantly more likely among older adults with arthritis and spinal diseases, depression, or cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, with risk escalating as multimorbidity increased. Embedding disease type and burden into nursing assessment enables targeted medication review, education, and proactive monitoring. Such nurse-led, collaborative strategies can mitigate drug-related harm and inform policy and training for safe medication use in aging populations.