Cognitive effects of reducing anticholinergic drug burden in a frail elderly population: a randomized controlled trial.

Kersten, Hege; Molden, Espen; Kristin Tolo, Inga; Skovlund, Eva; Engedal, Knut; Bruun Wyller, Torgeir

doi:10.1093/gerona/gls176

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Cognitive effects of reducing anticholinergic drug burden in a frail elderly population: a randomized controlled trial.

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Authors:

Hege Kersten

Espen Molden

Inga Kristin Tolo

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Observational studies report a relationship between anticholinergic drug scale (ADS) score and cognitive function. This study investigated whether a reduced ADS score improved cognitive function in a frail elderly population. METHODS: This randomized, controlled, single-blinded trial, re...

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