Background falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects
on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity …

Objective Polypharmacy is widespread among older people, but the adverse outcomes
associated with it are unclear. We aim to synthesize current evidence on the adverse health …

Background In an era of shifting global agendas and expanded emphasis on non-
communicable diseases and injuries along with communicable diseases, sound evidence …

Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a
systematic analysis for the Glo Page 1 Global Health Metrics 1204 www.thelancet.com Vol 396 …

Background Healthcare professionals are often reluctant to deprescribe fall-risk-increasing
drugs (FRIDs). Lack of knowledge and skills form a significant barrier and furthermore, there …

Key Clinical Points Prevention of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Falls are
common among community-dwelling older adults and can lead to physical injury …

Aims To synthesise associations of potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) with health‐
related and system‐related outcomes in inpatient hospital settings. Methods Six electronic …

Objectives Prevention of falls and fall-related injuries is a priority due to the substantial
health and financial burden of falls on patients and healthcare systems. Deprescribing …

Background Falls amongst older people are common; however, around 40% of falls could
be preventable. Medications are known to increase the risk of falls in older adults. The …

Background There is increasing concern about opioid use as a pain treatment option among
older adults. Existing literature implies an association between opioid use and fracture …