@article{ref1,
title="Pharmacist's Role in an Interdisciplinary Falls Clinic",
journal="Southern medical journal",
year="2011",
author="Flores, Emily K. and Henry, Robin and Stewart, David W.",
volume="104",
number="2",
pages="143-146",
abstract="Falls are caused by many factors in older patients. Medications have been shown to be a risk factor for falls, and studies have shown that patients taking more than five total medications may have a two-fold increased risk of impaired balance. A more recent model suggests only medications with sedating and anticholinergic properties contribute significantly to physical impairment. The authors of this paper helped to develop a multidisciplinary clinic to evaluate the risk of falls in at-risk patients. We present the case of a woman on multiple medications that increased her risk of falling. Of note, this patient was taking a total of 14 prescription medications, seven of which were considered sedating. Based on a comprehensive medication evaluation, six specific changes were recommended to improve this patient's medication regimen and reduce her risk of falling.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0038-4348",
doi="10.1097/SMJ.0b013e318200c1ec",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SMJ.0b013e318200c1ec"
}