@article{IR,
      author = {Gendreau, Anne},
      url = {http://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/9275},
      title = {Polypharmacy in older adults},
      publisher = {Oregon Health & Science University},
      abstract = {In the United States, prescription and over-the-counter  medications greatly benefit the health outcomes of numerous  populations. Medical and pharmacological advancements have  created several treatment options to increase quality of  life and length of life. Yet, on the horizon of  fast-tracked drug development, another phenomenon is  emerging called polypharmacy. In medical literature, it is  generally defined as an individual who takes more than 5  medications1. This trend is usually seen in older adults  (65 years and older), especially those who have comorbid  conditions2. According to Healthy People 2030, 15.9% of  older adults used inappropriate medications in 20153.  Although the use of 5 or more medications may be necessary  depending on the patient?s health, inappropriate  medications cause harmful outcomes for certain individuals.  There should be more public education on polypharmacy in  older adults because this is a prevalent problem amongst  geriatric populations. Older adults are at an increased  risk of adverse drug events, which result in more hospital  admissions and other negative health outcomes. Educational  resources can increase awareness of this issue so patients  can become advocates in their own healthcare.},
      number = {IR},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.6083/ht24wk11f},
      recid = {9275},
      address = {2021},
}