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Multivariate analysis of variables independently associated with potentially inappropriate medication use according to the Beers 2015 criteria
| Variables | OR | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive polypharmacy (prescribed medications ≥10) | 1.864 | (1.210–2.871) | 0.005 |
| Barthel index ≤60 | 1.935 | (1.056–3.546) | 0.033 |
| Length of stay | 1.066 | (1.037–1.097) | <0.001 |
