Potentially inappropriate medication use among older patients attending a geriatric centre in south-west Nigeria
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and describe factors associated with the use of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) among older patients. Methods: Cross sectional study of 400 older patients selected systematically at the geriatric centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan between...
Main Authors: | Akande-Sholabi W, Adebusoye LA, Olowookere OO., Olowookere OO |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas
2018-09-01
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Series: | Pharmacy Practice |
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Online Access: | https://www.pharmacypractice.org/journal/index.php/pp/article/view/1235 |
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