Appropriate proton pump inhibitor use among older adults: A retrospective chart review
George CJ, Korc B, Ross JS. Appropriate proton pump inhibitor use among older adults: A retrospective chart review. The American Journal Of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy 2008, 6: 249-254. PMID: 19161927, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjopharm.2008.12.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overDrug Utilization ReviewFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesHumansMaleMedical RecordsProton Pump InhibitorsRetrospective StudiesSex FactorsConceptsProton pump inhibitorsPPI useRetrospective chart reviewGeriatric practiceChart reviewUrban academic medical centerOlder adultsAcademic geriatric practiceCurrent prescriptionParticular patient characteristicsAdverse drug reactionsCommunity-dwelling adultsAcademic medical centerOutpatient geriatric practiceAmbulatory care practicesPPI initiationMore medicationsMultiple comorbiditiesGastroenterology guidelinesInhibitor usePatient characteristicsNonwhite raceMean agePump inhibitorsDrug reactions