Associations between inappropriate medication use and (instrumental) activities of daily living in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: RESORT study.

Background: Inappropriate medication use can affect functional independence in older adults.

Aims: The aim of the study is to examine associations between potentially inappropriate medication use and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients.

Methods: A longitudinal, prospective, observational study was undertaken at a teaching hospital.

Inappropriate medications and physical function: a systematic review.

Background And Aims: Inappropriate medication prescription is highly prevalent in older adults and is associated with adverse health outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between potentially inappropriate medications (PIMS) and potential prescribing omissions with physical function in older adults situated in diverse environments.

Methods: A systematic search was completed using the following databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE and COCHRANE.