Anticholinergic Drugs and Their Effects on Delirium and Mortality in the Elderly
Aim: To investigate the use of drugs with anticholinergic properties (DAPs) and their associations with delirium and mortality among elderly patients with comorbidities. Methods: 425 patients (≧70 years of age) in geriatric wards and nursing homes were assessed. The use of DAPs was retrieved from th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/322883 |