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Zhao X, Zhang H, Yu J, Liu N. Independent and combined associations of handgrip strength and walking speed with cognitive function in older adults: evidence from a national cross-sectional study. Aging Ment Health 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38835194 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2024.2360018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Although there have been studies on the association of handgrip strength or walking speed alone with cognitive abilities, few studies have determined the combined associations of handgrip strength and walking speed with cognitive function. Therefore we aimed to explore the independent and combined associations of handgrip strength and walking speed with cognitive function in Chinese older adults using a nationally representative sample. METHOD This cross-sectional study included 4,577 adults aged 60 and older. Handgrip strength was measured using a dynamometer and walking speed was assessed using a 2.5-meter walking test. Both handgrip strength and walking speed were organized into low, normal, and high tertiles according to the sample distribution. Cognitive function was measured using the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status. RESULTS Handgrip strength and walking speed were significantly associated with cognitive function. Participants with low handgrip strength or low walking speed separately had a higher rate of lower cognitive function (adjusted odds ratio (OR): 1.22 (95% CI: 1.04 - 1.44) for low handgrip strength; 1.54 (95% CI: 1.31 - 1.81) for low walking speed). Those with both low handgrip strength and low walking speed had an additively higher rate of lower cognitive function (adjusted OR: 1.72 (95% CI: 1.32 - 2.24)). CONCLUSION Having low handgrip strength or low walking speed is associated with a greater likelihood of lower cognitive function and vice versa. The concurrence of having low handgrip strength and low walking speed has an additive effect on cognitive function in older adults.
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- Xiaoguang Zhao
- Research Academy of Grand Health, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
- Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Physical Education, Liaoning Finance and Trade College, Xingcheng, Liaoning, China
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- Research Academy of Grand Health, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
- Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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Chenoweth L. Supporting shared decision-making in medicines use with people living with dementia and their carers. Nurs Older People 2024:e1458. [PMID: 38263893 DOI: 10.7748/nop.2024.e1458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Polypharmacy and inappropriate prescribing of psychotropic medicines are common among people living with dementia and pose considerable health risks. One way of addressing these issues is by involving the person and their carer in shared decision-making. This article discusses some of the issues related to polypharmacy and inappropriate prescribing in people living with dementia and examines the concept of shared decision-making in this context. The author details some practical aids that nurses and other healthcare professionals can use to engage people living with dementia and their carers in shared decision-making about medicines use.
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- Lynn Chenoweth
- School of Clinical Medicine, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, University of New South Wales, Kennington, NSW, Australia
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Zhao X, Yu J, Zhou Z. Separate and combined associations of obesity and handgrip strength with cognitive function in older adults: A national cross-sectional study in China. J Sports Sci 2024; 42:109-115. [PMID: 38388361 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2321420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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This study examined the separate and combined associations of obesity and handgrip strength with cognitive function in older adults. In total 4,839 older adults were included in this cross-sectional study, and their body mass index (BMI) and handgrip strength were measured. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status. Three individual categories were created for BMI (normal weight: 18.5≤ BMI < 24.0 kg/m2 overweight: 24.0≤ BMI < 28.0 kg/m2 and obesity: BMI ≥ 28.0 kg/m2 and handgrip strength (low, normal, and high tertiles), and then these categories were pooled together. Logistic regression analyses were used to examine the individual and combined associations of obesity and handgrip strength with cognitive function. Results indicated that overweight adults had a lower rate of lower cognitive function than normal weight adults. There was an inverse association between handgrip strength and cognitive function. Participants with overweight and high handgrip strength had a lower likelihood of lower cognitive function compared to those with normal weight and normal handgrip strength. The findings suggested that overweight or high handgrip strength was associated with lower odds of cognitive decline. Moreover, the concurrence of overweight and high handgrip strength had an additive effect on cognitive function in older adults.
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- Xiaoguang Zhao
- Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
- Research Academy of Grand Health, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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- Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
- Research Academy of Grand Health, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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- Faculty of Sport Science, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
- Research Academy of Grand Health, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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Trenaman SC, Quach J, Bowles SK, Kirkland S, Andrew MK. An investigation of psychoactive polypharmacy and related gender-differences in older adults with dementia: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:683. [PMID: 37864154 PMCID: PMC10590009 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04353-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older adults living with dementia may express challenging responsive behaviours. One management strategy is pharmacologic treatment though these options often have limited benefit, which may lead to multiple treatments being prescribed. METHODS The aim of the present study was to describe psychoactive medication polypharmacy and explore factors associated with psychoactive polypharmacy in a cohort of older adults living with dementia in Nova Scotia, Canada, including a gender-stratified analysis. This was a retrospective cohort study of those aged 65 years or older with a recorded diagnosis of dementia between 2005 and 2015. Medication dispensation data was collected from April 1, 2010, or dementia diagnosis (cohort entry) to either death or March 31, 2015 (cohort exit). Psychoactive medication claims were captured. Psychoactive medication polypharmacy was defined as presence of three or more psychoactive prescription medications dispensed to one subject and overlapping for more than 30 days. Psychoactive polypharmacy episodes were described in duration, quantity, and implicated medications. Regression analysis examined factors associated with experience and frequency of psychoactive polypharmacy. All analysis were stratified by gender. RESULTS The cohort included 15,819 adults living with dementia (mean age 80.7 years; 70.0% female), with 99.4% (n = 15,728) receiving at least one psychoactive medication over the period of follow-up. Psychoactive polypharmacy was present in 19.3% of the cohort. The gender specific logistic regressions demonstrated that for both men and women a younger age was associated with an increased risk of psychoactive polypharmacy (women: OR 0.97, 95%CI[0.96, 0.98], men: OR 0.96, 95%CI[0.95, 0.97]). Men were less likely to experience psychoactive polypharmacy if their location of residence was urban (OR 0.86, 95%CI[0.74, 0.99]). There was no significant association between location of residence (urban or rural) and psychoactive polypharmacy for women living with dementia. Antidepressants were the most dispensed medication class, while quetiapine was the most dispensed medication. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that of adults living with dementia those of younger ages were more likely to experience psychoactive polypharmacy and that men living with dementia in rural locations may benefit from increased access to non-pharmacological options for dementia management.
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- Shanna C Trenaman
- College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, 5968 College Street, PO Box 15000, B3H 4R2, Halifax, NS, Canada.
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada.
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- Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, 5968 College Street, PO Box 15000, B3H 4R2, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
- Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
- Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Tarhan N, Arslan M. Psychometric assessment of pharmacists' counseling in dementia. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 115:107903. [PMID: 37506523 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore pharmacists' counseling for dementia by developing a measurement tool based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. METHODS A survey was applied online to community pharmacists; in total, 190 community pharmacists participated in the study. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and Mann-Whitney U test were performed. RESULTS A six-factor structure was obtained from the EFA, and the CFA confirmed the structure. These factors explained 71.294% of the total variance. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the factors ranged from 0.728 to 0.913. In addition, the pharmacists rated themselves as having positive attitudes and intentions toward counseling for dementia. Differences in these factors were found between the groups based on their participation in vocational training on dementia. CONCLUSION The developed measurement tool had a satisfactory construct and convergent and discriminant validities and reliabilities. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The developed measurement tool can be used to investigate pharmacists' self-reported counseling for dementia and can also be applied to the counseling behavior of pharmacists in various health conditions.
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- Nilay Tarhan
- Department of Pharmacy Management, Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Pharmacy, Izmir, Turkiye.
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- Department of Pharmacy Management, Van Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Pharmacy, Van, Turkiye
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Dufour I, Vedel I, Courteau J, Quesnel-Vallée A. Trajectories of care of community-dwelling people living with dementia: a multidimensional state sequence analysis. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:250. [PMID: 37106340 PMCID: PMC10134621 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-03926-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The type and level of healthcare services required to address the needs of persons living with dementia fluctuate over disease progression. Thus, their trajectories of care (the sequence of healthcare use over time) may vary significantly. We aimed to (1) propose a typology of trajectories of care among community-dwelling people living with dementia; (2) describe and compare their characteristics according to their respective trajectories; and (3) evaluate the association between trajectories membership, socioeconomic factors, and self-perceived health. METHODS This is an observational study using the data of the innovative Care Trajectories -Enriched Data (TorSaDE) cohort, a linkage between five waves of the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), and health administrative data from the Quebec provincial health-insurance board. We analyzed data from 690 community-dwelling persons living with dementia who participated in at least one cycle of the CCHS (the date of the last CCHS completion is the index date). Trajectories of care were defined as sequences of healthcare use in the two years preceding the index date, using the following information: 1) Type of care units consulted (Hospitalization, Emergency department, Outpatient clinic, Primary care clinic); 2) Type of healthcare care professionals consulted (Geriatrician/psychiatrist/neurologist, Other specialists, Family physician). RESULTS Three distinct types of trajectories describe healthcare use in persons with dementia: 1) low healthcare use (n = 377; 54.6%); 2) high primary care use (n = 154; 22.3%); 3) high overall healthcare use (n = 159; 23.0%). Group 3 membership was associated with living in urban areas, a poorer perceived health status and higher comorbidity. CONCLUSION Further understanding how subgroups of patients use healthcare services over time could help highlight fragility areas in the allocation of care resources and implement best practices, especially in the context of resource shortage.
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- Isabelle Dufour
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 2001 McGill College, Suite 1200, Montreal, Qc, H3A 1G1, Canada.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 5858 Chemin de La Côte-Des-Neiges, Montreal, Qc, H3S 1Z1, Canada
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- Groupe de Recherche PRIMUS, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CRCHUS), 12e Avenue N, Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 5N4, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 2001 McGill College, Suite 1200, Montreal, Qc, H3A 1G1, Canada
- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, McGill University, 855 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Qc, H3A 2T7, Canada
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Croke A, Cardwell K, Clyne B, Moriarty F, McCullagh L, Smith SM. The effectiveness and cost of integrating pharmacists within general practice to optimize prescribing and health outcomes in primary care patients with polypharmacy: a systematic review. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2023; 24:41. [PMID: 36747132 PMCID: PMC9901090 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-022-01952-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Polypharmacy and associated potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) place a considerable burden on patients and represent a challenge for general practitioners (GPs). Integration of pharmacists within general practice (herein 'pharmacist integration') may improve medications management and patient outcomes. This systematic review assessed the effectiveness and costs of pharmacist integration. METHODS A systematic search of ten databases from inception to January 2021 was conducted. Studies that evaluated the effectiveness or cost of pharmacist integration were included. Eligible interventions were those that targeted medications optimization compared to usual GP care without pharmacist integration (herein 'usual care'). Primary outcomes were PIP (as measured by PIP screening tools) and number of prescribed medications. Secondary outcomes included health-related quality of life, health service utilization, clinical outcomes, and costs. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs), non-RCTs, interrupted-time-series, controlled before-after trials and health-economic studies were included. Screening and risk of bias using Cochrane EPOC criteria were conducted by two reviewers independently. A narrative synthesis and meta-analysis of outcomes where possible, were conducted; the certainty of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. RESULTS In total, 23 studies (28 full text articles) met the inclusion criteria. In ten of 11 studies, pharmacist integration probably reduced PIP in comparison to usual care (moderate certainty evidence). A meta-analysis of number of medications in seven studies reported a mean difference of -0.80 [-1.17, -0.43], which indicated pharmacist integration probably reduced number of medicines (moderate certainty evidence). It was uncertain whether pharmacist integration improved health-related quality of life because the certainty of evidence was very low. Twelve health-economic studies were included; three investigated cost effectiveness. The outcome measured differed across studies limiting comparisons and making it difficult to make conclusions on cost effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS Pharmacist integration probably reduced PIP and number of medications however, there was no clear effect on other patient outcomes; and while interventions in a small number of studies appeared to be cost-effective, further robust, well-designed cluster RCTs with economic evaluations are required to determine cost-effectiveness of pharmacist integration. TRIAL REGISTRATION CRD42019139679.
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- Aisling Croke
- grid.4912.e0000 0004 0488 7120Department of General Practice, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Health Information and Quality Authority, Dublin, Ireland
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- grid.4912.e0000 0004 0488 7120Department of General Practice, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- grid.4912.e0000 0004 0488 7120School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- grid.416409.e0000 0004 0617 8280National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics, St James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland ,grid.8217.c0000 0004 1936 9705Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- grid.4912.e0000 0004 0488 7120Department of General Practice, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland ,grid.8217.c0000 0004 1936 9705Discipline of Public Health and Primary Care, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Lau CYE, Wojt I, Jeon YH, Hilmer SN, Tan ECK. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Drug-Related Problems in People With Dementia Living in the Community: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2022; 23:980-991.e10. [PMID: 35276086 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.01.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aims of this systematic review were to identify the prevalence and risk factors associated with of drug-related problems (DRPs) in people living with dementia in the community. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS People with dementia living in the community. METHODS Six databases (Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Scopus, and CINAHL) were searched using a combination of keywords and Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms with 4 concepts: dementia, older adults, DRPs, and community-dwelling. Primary outcomes were adverse drug reactions (ADRs), adverse drug events (ADEs), and medication errors (MEs). RESULTS There were 22 studies included: 4 cross-sectional studies and 18 cohort studies. The number of participants in these studies ranged from 81 to 21,795. The pooled prevalence for any ADEs, including ADRs, in people living with dementia was 19.0% (95% CI 11.6%-27.7%), whereas the pooled prevalence for specific types of ADEs ranged from 2.6% to 10.2%. Furthermore, the prevalence of MEs ranged from 0.9% to 41.3%. Psychotropic medications, polypharmacy, and inappropriate medications contributed to an increased risk of experiencing DRPs, whereas support with medication management was a protective factor. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The prevalence of overall DRPs experienced by people with dementia was highly variable in included studies. Awareness that certain medication, patient, and medication management factors are associated with the risk of people with dementia experiencing DRPs may guide clinicians to identify high-risk situations and implement suitable mitigation strategies.
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- Chun Y E Lau
- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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Forgerini M, Lucchetta RC, Oliveira FM, Herdeiro MT, Capela MV, Mastroianni PDC. Impact of pharmacist intervention in patients with Alzheimer's disease. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e19876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Dufour I, Dubuc N, Chouinard MC, Hudon C. Characteristics of frequent users of emergency departments living with major neurocognitive disorders: a cohort study. GERIATRICS, GERONTOLOGY AND AGING 2022. [DOI: 10.53886/gga.e0220040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to describe and compare the characteristics of community-dwelling older adults living with or without major neurocognitive disorders who made frequent use of emergency departments. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study based on a secondary analysis of provincial health administrative data in Quebec, Canada. We included community-dwelling older adults from Quebec who were considered frequent emergency department users (a minimum of 4 visits in the year following an index emergency department visit chosen randomly between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2013) and who had been diagnosed with at least one chronic condition. We compared characteristics of frequent users living with or without major neurocognitive disorders using chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results: The study cohort consisted of 21 393 frequent emergency department users, of which 3051 (14.26%) were identified as having a major neurocognitive disorder. The results highlight a higher burden of chronic conditions, polypharmacy, antipsychotic use, and past use of healthcare services among these individuals. The results also reveal a higher proportion of conditions associated with geriatric syndromes such as trauma and injury, malnutrition, orthostatic hypertension, and gait disorders. Conclusion: Frequent emergency department users living with major neurocognitive disorders represent a complex population. Our results highlight the importance of systematically addressing their needs in appropriate settings and through customized interventions.
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Haider I, Naunton M, Davey R, Peterson GM, Baqir W, Kosari S. How Do Pharmacists Practice in Aged Care? A Narrative Review of Models from Australia, England, and the United States of America. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182312773. [PMID: 34886501 PMCID: PMC8657381 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Medication management in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) is complex and often sub-optimal. Pharmacist practice models and services have emerged internationally to address medication-related issues in RACFs. This narrative review aimed to explore pharmacist practice models in aged care in Australia, England and the USA, and identify key activities and characteristics within each model. A search strategy using key terms was performed in peer-reviewed databases, as well as the grey literature. Additionally, experts from the selected countries were consulted to obtain further information about the practice models in their respective countries. Thirty-six documents met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Four major pharmacist practice models were identified and formed the focus of the review: (1) the NHS’s Medicine Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) program from England; (2) the Australian model utilising visiting accredited pharmacists; (3) the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) pharmacy services in long-term care from the USA; and (4) the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program from the USA. Medication reviews were key activities in all models, but each had distinct characteristics in relation to the comprehensiveness, who is eligible, and how frequently residents receive medication review activity. There was heterogeneity in the types of facility-level activities offered by pharmacists, and further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of these activities in improving quality use of medicines in the aged care setting. This review found that in some models, pharmacists have a limited level of collaboration with other healthcare professionals, emphasising the need to trial innovative models with integrated services and increased collaboration to achieve a holistic patient-centred approach to medication management.
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- Ibrahim Haider
- Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia; (M.N.); (G.M.P.); (S.K.)
- Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia;
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia; (M.N.); (G.M.P.); (S.K.)
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- Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia;
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia; (M.N.); (G.M.P.); (S.K.)
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia
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- NHS England and NHS Improvement, London SE1 6LH, UK;
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia; (M.N.); (G.M.P.); (S.K.)
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Pearson SM, Osbaugh NA, Linnebur SA, Fixen DR, Brungardt A, Marcus AM, Lum HD. Implementation of Pharmacist Reviews to Screen for Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Patients With Cognitive Impairment. Sr Care Pharm 2021; 36:508-522. [PMID: 34593093 DOI: 10.4140/tcp.n.2021.508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Objective: To describe two pharmacist-led initiatives aimed to reduce potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use in community-dwelling patients with dementia or cognitive impairment. Design: Retrospective, descriptive analysis of two clinical initiatives. Setting: Academic geriatric primary care clinics. Participants: Patients were included if they received a Memory Clinic pharmacist review May 1, 2017, to December 31, 2019, or a Living with Dementia (LWD) program pharmacist review November 15, 2018 to December 31, 2019 with provider follow-up within 6 months. Interventions: Both initiatives involved medication review by a clinical pharmacist to identify and make recommendations regarding medications that may contribute to cognitive impairment. The Memory Clinic served patients with concerns of cognitive impairment; whereas, the LWD program enrolled patients with an established diagnosis of dementia. Main Outcome Measure: Number of PIMs that could negatively impact cognition within each cohort. Additionally, 6-month implementation rates were analyzed for actionable pharmacist recommendations. RESULTS: Memory Clinic patients (n = 110) were taking an average of 2.4 PIMs; whereas, LWD patients (n = 40) were taking an average of 1.5 PIMs. Six-month implementation rates for all actionable pharmacist recommendations were 61.0% for the Memory Clinic and 42.4% for the LWD program. Specifically evaluating deprescribing recommendations, the 6-month PIM discontinuation rate was 63.6% for the Memory Clinic group and 60.0% for the LWD group. Conclusion: Pharmacists routinely identified PIMs during medication reviews, which led to successful recommendation implementation throughout multiple stages of cognitive decline. Both programs will continue to be adapted to ensure maximal impact.
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Alzubaidi H, Saidawi W, Hussein A, Hasan S. Critical Role of Pharmacists in Caring for Alzheimer's Disease Patients. J Alzheimers Dis 2021; 73:1253-1264. [PMID: 31903993 DOI: 10.3233/jad-190804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The global prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and its treatment costs are projected to increase significantly, placing increasing pressure on health systems to create new models of care. Community pharmacists are well-positioned to provide medication management for people with AD. In Arabic-speaking countries, little is known about pharmacists' knowledge and practices in caring for people with AD. OBJECTIVE To evaluate community pharmacists' knowledge of AD and its management, counseling skills, and dispensing patterns when caring for people with AD and their caregivers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). METHODS A large-scale cross-sectional survey of community pharmacists was conducted in three cities in the UAE using stratified random sampling. The questionnaire comprised of validated tools to measure knowledge and open-ended questions. A logistic regression model was conducted to predict counseling comprehensiveness. RESULTS A total of 325 community pharmacists completed the questionnaire. The mean knowledge scores about AD and its pharmacotherapy were 57.0% and 67.6%, respectively. Major shortcomings in pharmacists' practices were identified; history-taking, adherence assessment, and counseling were provided by 2.2%, 9.3%, and 17.3%, respectively. A minority provided comprehensive counselling; the multivariate analysis yielded new insights into pharmacist characteristics associated with such counseling. CONCLUSION Pharmacists did not provide structured patient-centered care for people with AD. Community pharmacists did not provide adequate counseling, did not assess adherence-related issues appropriately, and had deficient knowledge. To develop patient-centered pharmacy-based services for Arabic-speaking communities, a multifaceted approach is required that goes beyond improving pharmacy workforce knowledge and communication skills to address broader sociocultural, legislative, and financial factors.
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- Hamzah Alzubaidi
- College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.,Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.,School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Family and Community Medicine & Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Kempen TGH, Bertilsson M, Hadziosmanovic N, Lindner KJ, Melhus H, Nielsen EI, Sulku J, Gillespie U. Effects of Hospital-Based Comprehensive Medication Reviews Including Postdischarge Follow-up on Older Patients' Use of Health Care: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2021; 4:e216303. [PMID: 33929523 PMCID: PMC8087955 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.6303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Importance Suboptimal use of medications is a leading cause of health care-related harm. Medication reviews improve medication use, but evidence of the possible benefit of inpatient medication review for hard clinical outcomes after discharge is scarce. Objective To study the effects of hospital-based comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs), including postdischarge follow-up of older patients' use of health care resources, compared with only hospital-based reviews and usual care. Design, Setting, and Participants The Medication Reviews Bridging Healthcare trial is a cluster randomized crossover trial that was conducted in 8 wards with multiprofessional teams at 4 hospitals in Sweden from February 6, 2017, to October 19, 2018, with 12 months of follow-up completed December 6, 2019. The study was prespecified in the trial protocol. Outcome assessors were blinded to treatment allocation. In total, 2644 patients aged 65 years or older who had been admitted to 1 of the study wards for at least 1 day were included. Data from the modified intention-to-treat population were analyzed from December 10, 2019, to September 9, 2020. Interventions Each ward participated in the trial for 6 consecutive 8-week periods. The wards were randomized to provide 1 of 3 treatments during each period: CMR, CMR plus postdischarge follow-up, and usual care without a clinical pharmacist. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome measure was the incidence of unplanned hospital visits (admissions plus emergency department visits) within 12 months. Secondary outcomes included medication-related admissions, visits with primary care clinicians, time to first unplanned hospital visit, mortality, and costs of hospital-based care. Results Of the 2644 participants, 7 withdrew after inclusion, leaving 2637 for analysis (1357 female [51.5%]; median age, 81 [interquartile range, 74-87] years; median number of medications, 9 [interquartile range, 5-13]). In the modified intention-to-treat analysis, 922 patients received CMR, 823 received CMR plus postdischarge follow-up, and 892 received usual care. The crude incidence rate of unplanned hospital visits was 1.77 per patient-year in the total study population. The primary outcome did not differ between the intervention groups and usual care (adjusted rate ratio, 1.04 [95% CI, 0.89-1.22] for CMR and 1.15 [95% CI, 0.98-1.34] for CMR plus postdischarge follow-up). However, CMR plus postdischarge follow-up was associated with an increased incidence of emergency department visits within 12 months (adjusted rate ratio, 1.29; 95% CI, 1.05-1.59) compared with usual care. There were no differences between treatment groups regarding other secondary outcomes. Conclusions and Relevance In this study of older hospitalized patients, CMR plus postdischarge follow-up did not decrease the incidence of unplanned hospital visits. The findings do not support the performance of hospital-based CMRs as conducted in this trial. Alternative forms of medication reviews that aim to improve older patients' health outcomes should be considered and subjected to randomized clinical trials. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02986425.
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- Thomas G. H. Kempen
- Hospital Pharmacy Department, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Pharmacy Department, Region Gävleborg, Gävle, Sweden
- Centre for Research and Development, Uppsala University/Region Gävleborg, Gävle, Sweden
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- Hospital Pharmacy Department, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Pharmacy, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Novais T, Maldonado F, Grail M, Krolak-Salmon P, Mouchoux C. Clinical, economic, and organizational impact of pharmacists' interventions in a cognitive-behavioral unit in France. Int J Clin Pharm 2020; 43:613-620. [PMID: 33052482 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-020-01172-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Objective Evaluate the clinical, economic, and organizational impact of pharmaceutical interventions performed during medication review in a cognitive-behavioral unit. Setting Study conducted in a cognitive-behavioral unit with retrospective data from January 2011 to june 2017. Methods This study was conducted from retrospective data of medication review in a cognitive-behavioral unit. During medication review, pharmacists identified relevant drug related problems lead to a pharmaceutical intervention which is submitted to the physician. All pharmaceutical interventions carried out from January 2011 to june 2017 were retrospectively analyzed to evaluate their clinical, economic and organizational impact using a multidimensional tool. Main outcome measure CLinical, Economic and Organizational impact using the CLEO tool. Results During the study period, 543 drug related problems and pharmaceutical interventions were recorded for patients hospitalized in the cognitive-behavioral unit (79.0 ± 9.5 years, 59% female). The most common types of drug related problems identified were 'non conformity to guidelines / contra-indication' (28.7%), 'drug without indication' (21.7%), and 'improper administration' (15.1%). The majority of pharmaceutical interventions were considered to have at least a clinical significant impact from the pharmacist's perspective (74%). Regarding the economic and organizational dimensions, 55.2% of pharmaceutical interventions would decrease the costs of care and 35.9% of pharmaceutical interventions would be favorable on the quality of care process. Conclusions The present study shows that the pharmacist may detect a high number of drug related problems with significant clinical relevance during medication review in a cognitive-behavioral unit. Describing and identifying significant pharmaceutical interventions in cognitive-behavioral unit patients allow us to better understand and improve clinical practice in this population.
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- Teddy Novais
- Pharmaceutical Unit, Charpennes Hospital, University Hospital of Lyon, Lyon, France. .,University Lyon 1, Lyon, France. .,EA-7425 HESPER, Health Services and Performance Research, University Lyon, Lyon, France.
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- Pharmaceutical Unit, Charpennes Hospital, University Hospital of Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Pharmaceutical Unit, Charpennes Hospital, University Hospital of Lyon, Lyon, France
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- University Lyon 1, Lyon, France.,Clinical and Research Memory Centre of Lyon (CMRR), Charpennes Hospital, University Hospital of Lyon, Lyon, France.,Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, Brain Dynamics and Cognition Team, INSERM U1028, CNRS UMR5292, Lyon, France
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- Pharmaceutical Unit, Charpennes Hospital, University Hospital of Lyon, Lyon, France.,University Lyon 1, Lyon, France.,Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, Brain Dynamics and Cognition Team, INSERM U1028, CNRS UMR5292, Lyon, France
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Kouladjian O’Donnell L, Sawan M, Reeve E, Gnjidic D, Chen TF, Kelly PJ, Bell JS, Hilmer SN. Implementation of the Goal-directed Medication review Electronic Decision Support System (G-MEDSS)© into home medicines review: a protocol for a cluster-randomised clinical trial in older adults. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:51. [PMID: 32050899 PMCID: PMC7017507 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-1442-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older people living in the community have a high prevalence of polypharmacy and are vulnerable to adverse drug events. Home Medicines Review (HMR) is a collaborative medication review service involving general practitioners (GPs), accredited clinical pharmacists (ACPs) and patients, which aims to prevent medication-related problems. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of a Computerised Clinical Decision Support System (CCDSS) called G-MEDSS© (Goal-directed Medication Review Electronic Decision Support System) in HMRs to deprescribe anticholinergic and sedative medications, and to assess the effect of deprescribing on clinical outcomes. METHODS This study consists of 2 stages: Stage I - a two-arm parallel-group cluster-randomised clinical trial, and Stage II - process evaluation of the CCDSS intervention in HMR. Community-dwelling older adults living with and without dementia who are referred for HMR by their GP and recruited by ACPs will be included in this study. G-MEDSS is a CCDSS designed to provide clinical decision support for healthcare practitioners when completing a medication review, to tailor care to meet the patients' goals and preferences. The G-MEDSS contains three tools: The Goals of Care Management Tool, The Drug Burden Index (DBI) Calculator©, and The revised Patients' Attitudes Towards Deprescribing (rPATD) questionnaire. The G-MEDSS produces patient-specific deprescribing reports, to be included as part of the ACPs communication with the patient's GP, and patient-specific reports for the patient (or carer). ACPs randomised to the intervention arm of the study will use G-MEDSS to create deprescribing reports for the referring GP and for their patient (or carer) when submitting the HMR report. ACPs in the comparison arm will provide the usual care HMR service (without the G-MEDSS). OUTCOMES The primary outcome is reduction in DBI exposure 3 months after HMR ± G-MEDSS intervention between comparison and intervention groups. The secondary outcomes include changes in clinical outcomes (physical and cognitive function, falls, institutionalisation, GP visits, medication adherence and mortality) 3-months after HMR. DISCUSSION This study is expected to add to the evidence that the combination of CCDSS supporting medication review can improve prescribing and clinical outcomes in older adults. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered on the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12617000895381 on 19th June 2017.
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- Lisa Kouladjian O’Donnell
- NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
- Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Aged Care, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales 2065 Australia
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- NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
- Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Aged Care, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales 2065 Australia
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- NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
- Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Aged Care, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales 2065 Australia
- Geriatric Medicine Research, Faculty of Medicine, and College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Canada
- College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Division of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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- Sydney Pharmacy School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Sydney Pharmacy School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria Australia
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia
- Sansom Institute, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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- NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
- Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Aged Care, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales 2065 Australia
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