Direct and indirect risk associated with the use of dietary supplements among persons with dementia in a Norwegian memory clinic

Direct and indirect risk associated with the use of dietary supplements among persons with dementia in a Norwegian memory clinic

Abstract Background The use of dietary supplements (DS) is common among persons with dementia. Direct risks associated with DS use include adverse events and DS-drug interactions. A direct risk is a risk caused by the treatment itself. Indirect risks are related to the treatment setting, such as the...

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Main Authors: Hilde Risvoll, Trude Giverhaug, Kjell H. Halvorsen, Marit Waaseth, Frauke Musial
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Patient safety
Dementia
Dietary supplements
Risk management
Direct risk
Indirect risk
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-017-1765-5

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