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ArticleClinical interventions in aging2025

Potentially Inappropriate Medication and Associated Factors Among Older Patients with HIV/AIDS: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

Jia Li, Dongsheng Hong, Jiankun Dong, Qingwei Zhao, Hongmei Wang

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Jia LiDepartment of Pharmacy of the First Affiliated Hospital, and Department of Social Medicine of School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China.
Dongsheng HongDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Center for Innovative Drug Clinical Research and Application, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Clinical Evaluation and Translational Research, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, People's Republic of China.
Jiankun DongDepartment of Pharmacy of the First Affiliated Hospital, and Department of Social Medicine of School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China.
Qingwei ZhaoDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Center for Innovative Drug Clinical Research and Application, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Clinical Evaluation and Translational Research, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, People's Republic of China.
Hongmei WangDepartment of Pharmacy of the First Affiliated Hospital, and Department of Social Medicine of School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-7565-9040

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Abstract

Purpose: This study sought to characterize the prevalence, patterns, and associated risk factors for Potentially Inappropriate Medication use among older patients living with HIV/AIDS. The ultimate goal of this study is to inform strategies to increase medication safety in this vulnerable population. Patients and Methods: Using the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria, we performed a comprehensive retrospective analysis of medication use patterns among HIV/AIDS patients aged ≥65 years, drawing data from 21 hospitals across eight Chinese cities between 2019 and 2023. The analytical framework incorporated descriptive statistics, negative binomial regression for trend analysis, and multivariable logistic regression to evaluate PIM prevalence and identify associated risk factors. Results: The analysis included 2,642 patients (80.28% male; median age 71 years, IQR: 67~75). The PIM prevalence was 23.20% (613/2,642) in the cohort, with medications contraindicated in older adults constituting the largest category (51.87%), followed by disease-related PIMs (19.88%) and medications requiring cautious use (27.80%). Type 3 PIMs demonstrated a consistent and statistically significant downward trend throughout the study period ( Conclusion: The substantial and increasing burden of PIM use among elderly patients living with HIV/AIDS underscores the urgent need for enhanced medication oversight. Targeted intervention strategies should prioritize patients with polypharmacy, those requiring hospitalization, and those with specific age demographics.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeHIV InfectionsInappropriate PrescribingPotentially Inappropriate Medication ListAgedAged, 80 and overChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePolypharmacyPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk Factorsbeers criteriaelderly patientsHIV/AIDSpolypharmacypotentially inappropriate medications

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PMCPMC12318528

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