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Predictive Value of Polypharmacy and Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Emergency Department Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study

Holstein R; Hongisto M; Jämsen E; Saario E; Kvarnström K; Castrén M; Kaartinen J · 2026 · Preprint

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Abstract Background. Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use are well-known risk factors for drug-related problems among older adults, but their association with clinical outcomes of older emergency department (ED)…

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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9326583/v1