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Background The Drug Burden Index is a risk assessment tool used to quantify anticholinergic and sedative medications burden of older patients. There have been no previously published reports the exposure of anticholinergic and sedative medications in China. Objective We investigated the prevalence a...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-019-00885-5

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Anticholinergic and Sedative Medications in Older Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

The world of geriatric medicine is a vast and complex desert, with polypharmacy being a common challenge for older patients. Researchers, like skilled camel herders, are constantly striving to understand the complexities of medication use in the elderly. This study, like a detailed map of the desert, investigates the prevalence and risk factors of anticholinergic and sedative medication exposure in hospitalized older patients with polypharmacy in China. The researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of patient medical records, examining the use of anticholinergic and sedative medications identified using the Drug Burden Index. The findings, like a treasure chest unearthed in the desert, reveal valuable insights into the prevalence and risk factors of anticholinergic and sedative medication exposure in hospitalized older patients.

Anticholinergic and Sedative Medications: A Common Occurrence in Hospitalized Older Patients

The study, like a well-documented journey through the desert, demonstrates that the prevalence of anticholinergic and sedative medication exposure in hospitalized older patients with polypharmacy in China is 23.8%. The researchers found that the most frequently prescribed medications were estazolam, terazosin, loratadine, and cetirizine, which accounted for 82.1% of the anticholinergic and sedative medications. The study also identified age ≥ 80 years, the number of prescribed medications, and symptoms of insomnia as significant risk factors for anticholinergic and sedative medication exposure.

Navigating the Desert of Polypharmacy: A Careful Approach to Medication Use in Older Patients

This research, like a valuable lesson learned in the desert, highlights the importance of carefully managing medication use in older patients, particularly those with polypharmacy. The findings suggest that anticholinergic and sedative medication exposure is a common occurrence in hospitalized older patients, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring and risk management. As researchers, we must continue to explore the desert of geriatric medicine, seeking new insights and developing innovative strategies to improve the health and well-being of older patients.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research, like a caravan of knowledge traversing the desert, underscores the importance of understanding the intricacies of medication use in older patients. The findings highlight the prevalence of anticholinergic and sedative medication exposure in hospitalized older patients with polypharmacy, emphasizing the need for a careful and vigilant approach to medication management. As researchers, we must continue to explore the desert of geriatric medicine, uncovering new insights and developing innovative strategies to improve the lives of older patients.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2020-03-11
  2. Date Revised 2020-03-11
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Pubmed ID

31392583

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1007/s11096-019-00885-5

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