what does this study contribute to the literature?
- Increased prescribing of Potentially Inappropriate Medication among
older adults with psychiatric illness is a serious health issue that
warrants immediate medical attention.
- The high prevalence of medications that should be avoided or their
dosage reduced according to the kidney function of the older adults
shows the need of medication management while prescribing in older
adults.
- Hyperpolypharmacy is associated with the use of PIM in the older
adults.