Hypertension is highly prevalent after the age of 65 years affecting more than 60% of
individuals in developed countries. Today, there is sufficient evidence from clinical trials that …

With growing global concern regarding medication-related harm, WHO launched a global
patient safety challenge, Medication Without Harm, in March, 2017. Multimorbidity …

Inappropriate prescribing is a risk factor for adverse drug reactions and hospitalizations in
the elderly and places a considerable burden on the healthcare system. Hence, it is …

Background Non-optimal medication use among older adults is a public health concern. A
concrete picture of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use is imperative to ensure …

Health challenges in the 21st century have become increasingly complex and global. The
recent COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the many problems faced by health care …

Prescribing of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) that pose more risk than benefit
in older patients is a common occurrence across all healthcare settings. Reducing such …

Abstract Objective Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) use is a common
phenomenon among older adults. This paper aimed to perform a systematic literature review …

Background: Inappropriate health care leads to negative patient experiences, poor health
outcomes and inefficient use of resources. We aimed to conduct a systematic review of …

Background The potential harms of some medications may outweigh their potential benefits
(inappropriate medication use). Despite recommendations to avoid the use of potentially …

BACKGROUND Admission to hospital provides the opportunity to review patient
medications; however, the extent to which the safety of drug regimens changes after …