Frailty and the Risk of Polypharmacy in the Older Person: Enabling and Preventative Approaches
Frail older people have an inherent risk of polypharmacy due to the need to treat multiple comorbidities, thus leading to various negative effects on their health due to the adverse actions from the drugs. This issue was discussed from a person-centered perspective, highlighting the category of frai...
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Main Author: | Martin C. Nwadiugwu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Aging Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6759521 |
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