Polypharmacy as a Simple Measure for Assessing the Risk of Fall-Related Hospitalization in Older Adults
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Medication count helps flag fall-hospitalization risk
Simple polypharmacy thresholds predicted fall-related hospitalization about as well as more complex medication lists in older adults. *Retrospective population cohort study; Level 1b (OCEBM).
- Level of evidence
- Level 1b (OCEBM)
- DocG quality score
- 6.2 / 10
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