The use of proton pump inhibitors among older adults with intellectual disability: A cross sectional observational study

Background: Older people with Intellectual Disability (ID) have a high prevalence of gastrointestinal conditions such as Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD). However, despite this, information about treatment, in particular the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), in this population is sparse...

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Main Authors: Hadiah AlMutairi, Máire O'Dwyer, Mary McCarron, Philip McCallion, Martin C. Henman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-11-01
Series:Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319016418301105