Potentially inappropriate prescribing among older persons: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
Liew TM, Lee CS, Shawn KLG, et al. Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing Among Older Persons: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Ann Fam Med. 2019;17(3):257-266. doi:10.1370/afm.2373.
Many older patients experience medication-related harm due to inappropriate prescribing. This meta-analysis found that potentially inappropriate medication prescribing in older patients worsened health-related quality of life and increased emergency department visits and hospitalizations. A WebM&M commentary discussed strategies for safer medication management for older patients.