ReviewJournal of pharmaceutical policy and practice2025
Potentially inappropriate medication use and associated factors among older adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Background: Globally, the proportion of aging population is exponentially and rapidly growing. It is estimated that the number of people 65 years or older was 727 million in 2020. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to assess potentially inappropriate medication use and associated factors among older adults in Ethiopia. Method: Primary studies were extensively searched from databases such as PubMed, Scopus and HINARI. Observational studies conducted among older adults ≥60 years old and published in English language were included in the review. After screening, Joanna Brigs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool was used to assess studies and data were extracted using a checklist. Heterogeneity was assessed using forest plot, Cochran's Q Test and I Results: The review was conducted among 15 cross-sectional studies with a total sample size of 4804 older adults ≥60 years old. The pooled estimate of potentially inappropriate medication use among older adults in Ethiopia was 42.11% (95% CI 31.68, 52.54; Conclusion: The pooled prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication among older adults in Ethiopia is high indicating two out of five older adults used inappropriate medication. This review is crucial to MOH of Ethiopia, healthcare professionals and researchers.
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