The effect of frailty and cognitive impairment on rational use of medicine in older adults

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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Zeynep ÜNVER; Zeliha Cengi̇z

doi:10.54005/geneltip.1636308

August 29, 2025Genel Tıp DergisiOpen Access

The effect of frailty and cognitive impairment on rational use of medicine in older adults

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Rational use of medicines was significantly affected by frailty in older adults, indicating a need for careful management.
In the study, frailty scores averaged 1.65 while rational use of medicines scores were reported at 72.16, showing noteworthy trends in medication use.
The results derived from a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 251 older adults aged 60 years in eastern Turkey highlight crucial health factors.
The findings suggest polypharmacy and cognitive impairment significantly influence rational medicine use, indicating a need for better healthcare strategies.

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Cross-sectional study reveals frailty and cognitive changes significantly affect rational use of medicines in older adults, suggesting important implications for healthcare.

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ÜNVER et al. (2025) studied this question.

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