2024
DOI: 10.1071/hc24038
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Medicines use and polypharmacy in retirement village residents in Aotearoa New Zealand: a point prevalence observational study

Joanna Hikaka,
Zhenqiang Wu,
Michal Boyd
et al.

Abstract: Introduction.Polypharmacy increases the risk of medicines-related harm, including falls, in older adults. Falls have a significant impact on quality of life and health system resources. Little is known about medicine use in retirement village (RV) residents in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Aim. Our study aimed to describe medicine use and the point prevalence of polypharmacy among a cohort of RV residents in Auckland, NZ. Methods. Data collection occurred from July 2016 to June 2018. Eligible participants (those … Show more

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