Publications by authors named "Kristof Mattelin"
Int J Clin Pharm
October 2016
Article Synopsis
- The GheOP³S-tool was developed to screen for potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) in older nursing home residents with polypharmacy.
- A study in Belgium found that a high prevalence of PIP (97% of participants) was detected among 400 nursing home residents, with a median of 4 PIPs per person.
- Common PIPs included excessive use of central nervous system drugs, anticholinergic medications, and insufficient osteoporosis prophylaxis, indicating a need for improved prescribing practices at both patient and institutional levels.
