Polymedication and its association with individual factors in Portuguese older adults-a cross-sectional study.
Porto Biomed J
; 7(3): e174, 2022.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35801221
ABSTRACT
Population aging is a reality resulting in polymedication and its harmful consequences. Therefore, determining polymedication state in Portugal and identifying its associated characteristics is vital. Methods:
Among the cross-sectional study Nutrition UP 65, information on socio-demographic data, cognitive performance, lifestyle, health, and nutritional status was collected in the Portuguese older population. Frequency of polymedication (self-reported concomitant administration of ≥5 medications and/or supplements) was calculated. Associated factors were determined.Results:
A total of 1317 individuals were included in the sample and the frequency of polymedication was 37.1%. Characteristics associated with higher odds of polymedication were living in an institution (OR 1.97; CI 1.04-3.73); being overweight (OR 1.52; CI 1.03-2.25) or obese (OR 1.57; CI 1.06-2.34); perceiving health status as reasonable (OR 1.68; CI 1.25-2.27) or bad/very bad (OR 2.04; CI 1.37-3.03); having illnesses of the circulatory system (OR 2.91; CI 2.14-3.94) or endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional diseases (OR 1.79; CI 1.38-2.31).Conclusions:
A 3 to 4 out of 10 Portuguese older adults are polymedicated. Intervention in modifiable factors and the monitorization of others is an important strategy in the care of the elderly.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Language:
En
Journal:
Porto Biomed J
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA