Potentially Inappropriate Medications Use among Older Adults with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension in an Ambulatory Care Setting

Objective. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of PIMs use and its associated factors among older adults with comorbid diabetes and hypertension. Methods. A cross-sectional retrospective study was used, including 1,853 older adults (age ≥65 years) with diabetes and hypertension who visited an...

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Main Author: Monira Alwhaibi
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/1591511
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description Objective. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of PIMs use and its associated factors among older adults with comorbid diabetes and hypertension. Methods. A cross-sectional retrospective study was used, including 1,853 older adults (age ≥65 years) with diabetes and hypertension who visited an ambulatory care setting. The study objectives were to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with PIMs use based on the 2019 American Geriatric Society (AGS) Beers criteria. Results. Almost one out of two individuals had PIMs used, with the average number of medications taken being seven. The most commonly prescribed PIMs were the use of gastrointestinal and endocrine medications. High risk of PIMs use was among those with ischemic heart disease, anxiety, and polypharmacy. Conclusions. Given the higher PIMs use among older adults with diabetes and hypertension comorbidities, tailored strategies and interventions to minimize PIMs use in this population are warranted.
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spelling doaj-art-5c072f0614134ae3ad9eb2e2f2aea3a72025-02-03T01:06:42ZengWileyJournal of Diabetes Research2314-67532022-01-01202210.1155/2022/1591511Potentially Inappropriate Medications Use among Older Adults with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension in an Ambulatory Care SettingMonira Alwhaibi0Department of Clinical PharmacyObjective. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of PIMs use and its associated factors among older adults with comorbid diabetes and hypertension. Methods. A cross-sectional retrospective study was used, including 1,853 older adults (age ≥65 years) with diabetes and hypertension who visited an ambulatory care setting. The study objectives were to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with PIMs use based on the 2019 American Geriatric Society (AGS) Beers criteria. Results. Almost one out of two individuals had PIMs used, with the average number of medications taken being seven. The most commonly prescribed PIMs were the use of gastrointestinal and endocrine medications. High risk of PIMs use was among those with ischemic heart disease, anxiety, and polypharmacy. Conclusions. Given the higher PIMs use among older adults with diabetes and hypertension comorbidities, tailored strategies and interventions to minimize PIMs use in this population are warranted.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/1591511
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Potentially Inappropriate Medications Use among Older Adults with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension in an Ambulatory Care Setting
Journal of Diabetes Research
title Potentially Inappropriate Medications Use among Older Adults with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension in an Ambulatory Care Setting
title_full Potentially Inappropriate Medications Use among Older Adults with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension in an Ambulatory Care Setting
title_fullStr Potentially Inappropriate Medications Use among Older Adults with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension in an Ambulatory Care Setting
title_full_unstemmed Potentially Inappropriate Medications Use among Older Adults with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension in an Ambulatory Care Setting
title_short Potentially Inappropriate Medications Use among Older Adults with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension in an Ambulatory Care Setting
title_sort potentially inappropriate medications use among older adults with comorbid diabetes and hypertension in an ambulatory care setting
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