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The association of potentially inappropriate medications, polypharmacy, and anticholinergic burden with readmission and emergency room revisit after discharge: a hospital‐based retrospective cohort study - Liang - British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - Wiley Online Library


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While certain drug-use indicators are known to be associated with clinical outcomes, the relationship is unclear for some highly-prevalent conditions in in patients ≥65 years of age. We examine correlations between three drug-use indicators and post-discharge healthcare services use by older patients according to the presence of dementia, advanced age, and frailty. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.

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