Prevalence and variables associated with the use of potentially inappropriate medications among institutionalized older adults

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https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2024.48.15194

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List of Potentially Inappropriate Medications, Older adults, Long-term care facilities for older individuals, Health

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with the use of Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIMs) in institutionalized older adults. This is a cross-sectional study conducted with 86 older individuals residing in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) in Brasília/DF and the city of Salvador/BA. Health and medication data were evaluated through descriptive and inferential analyses (p-value < 0.05). From the sample, 76.7% of the individuals used at least one PIM and 91.8% had one or more diseases, with hypertension being the most common. Psycholeptics were the most frequently prescribed PIMs, with a usage frequency of 28.0%, and psychoanaleptics (34.8%) and psycholeptics (28.1%) were the most frequently prescribed medications that should be used with caution. Regarding associated factors, there was a statistically significant association between cognitive decline and the use of medications that should be used with caution (OR=2.98; p=0.024) and between the number of chronic diseases and the use of potentially inappropriate medications in older adults (OR=2.95; p=0.024). It was concluded that the high prevalence of PIM use by institutionalized older adults indicates the need for a remodeling of medication treatments, as well as an improvement in medical care in Brazilian LTCFs. The high use of psychotropic medications highlights the treatment of dementia and mental disorders as one of the main challenges in care in these services.

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2024-07-17

How to Cite

da Silva, L. M., Koeche, C. ., de Carvalho, L. S., Roriz, A. K. C., Ramos, L., de Oliveira, M. L. C., & da Silva, H. S. (2024). Prevalence and variables associated with the use of potentially inappropriate medications among institutionalized older adults. Context and Health Journal, 24(48), e15194. https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2024.48.15194

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