Prevalence and associated factors of potentially inappropriate medications among Iranian older adults
Aim Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in older people are associated with the increased use of health care services. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of PIMs among the elderly being referred to pharmacies in Tehran using the Beers criteria of 2012, and identify factors related to PIMs. Methods This cross-sectional ...
By Malihe Saboor, Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz, Ahmad-Ali Akbari Kamrani, Robab Sahaf
Prescription pattern among Iranian community dwelling older adults
Aim To assess prescription pattern among Iranian communitydwelling older adults. Methods This cross-sectional study employed a cluster random sampling to obtain a sample of 1591 patients aged 60 years and over referred to pharmacies in Tehran, 2017. Data were collected using a questionnaire: socio-demographic characteristics, type of pharmacy visit...
By Malihe Saboor, Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz, Ahmad-Ali Akbari Kamrani, Robab Sahaf