Name of Fellow


Dr Lisa Kalisch Ellett

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Medicine-associated dementia and cognitive impairment: identifying the problem, reducing the harm

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 339,880

Start date of award


01/01/16

Total duration of award in years


5.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


health promotion | adverse effects | quality use | pharmacoepidemiology | dementia

Research Abstract


Several studies have shown an association between use of anticholinergic or sedative medicines and increased risk of dementia. Questions remain about whether these medicines cause dementia (or are just used by people already at risk), whether or not cognitive function improves if the medicines are stopped or if the dose is reduced, and the characteristics of patients most likely to use these medicines. This program of research aims to answer these questions.

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