Why the study?
What definitions are being used for polypharmacy in older people, and which are more comprehensive and applicable?
Population
Older adults (elderly) in all populations
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Standardizing polypharmacy definitions will improve consistency in geriatric research and medication safety assessments; this review will identify the most applicable criteria.
What definitions are being used for polypharmacy in older people, and which are more comprehensive and applicable?
This protocol outlines a systematic review to establish a comprehensive and applicable definition of polypharmacy in older adults.
Mortazavi et al. (2016) studied this question.
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