Using the Drug Burden Index to identify older adults at highest risk for medication-related falls

Using the Drug Burden Index to identify older adults at highest risk for medication-related falls

Abstract Background The Drug Burden Index (DBI) was developed to assess patient exposure to medications associated with an increased risk of falling. The objective of this study was to examine the association between the DBI and medication-related fall risk. Methods The study used a retrospective co...

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Main Authors: Susan J. Blalock, Chelsea P. Renfro, Jessica M. Robinson, Joel F. Farley, Jan Busby-Whitehead, Stefanie P. Ferreri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Medication therapy management
Accidental falls
Aging
Health services
Medication
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01598-5

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