Objective To synthesise qualitative studies that explore prescribers' perceived barriers and
enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) chronically prescribed …

Although prescribed and over-the-counter medications may improve a wide range of health
problems, they also may cause or contribute to harm, especially in older adults. Current-day …

Inappropriate polypharmacy, especially in older people, imposes a substantial burden of
adverse drug events, ill health, disability, hospitalization, and even death. The single most …

Background Pharmacist-led medication review is a collaborative service which aims to
identify and resolve medication-related problems. Objective To critically evaluate published …

Aims Medicine‐related problems (MRP s) represent a major issue leading to hospitalization,
especially in adult and elderly patients. The aims of this review are to investigate the …

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) represent a major burden on society, resulting in significant
morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Older patients living in the community are …

Background Multimorbidity is a global health challenge that is associated with
polypharmacy, increasing the risk of potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP). There are …

This report for the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care reviews
Australian studies about medication safety, updating work previously undertaken on …

Inappropriate polypharmacy in older patients imposes a significant burden of decreased
physical functioning, increased risk of falls, delirium and other geriatric syndromes, hospital …

Objectives To identify the association between use of multiple anticholinergic medications
and risk of hospitalization for confusion or dementia. Design Retrospective cohort study …