Australas J Ageing June 2022 PMID 35025135

Applicability of explicit potentially inappropriate medication lists to the Australian context: A systematic review.

Georgie Lee, Joy-Francesca Lim, Amy T Page, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Rhonda Clifford, Kate Wang

Mentions

38
Peak: 11 in Jan 2022
across 4 sources since Jan 2022

Extended reach

30,325
potential audience

Total likes

28

Video views

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Jan 2022 – Jul 2022

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions exhibit a collaborative tone, with users asking whether international PIM lists are applicable in Australia and mentioning the relevance for aged care. Phrases like 'how applicable are they,' 'we looked at,' and 'highlights' suggest a recognition of the importance of contextualizing PIM lists for local use. The tone varies from curiosity to pragmatic interest, reflecting an understanding that this research could influence clinical practice and policy within the Australian healthcare system.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the relevance and importance of assessing PIM lists in the Australian context, with some expressing curiosity about the study's findings and implications.

InterestHigh interest

Posts reflect a high level of curiosity, as many explicitly ask about the applicability of PIM lists in Australia and highlight the importance of this research for aged care and deprescribing.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts reference the publication directly and discuss specific issues like drug availability and funding, the overall engagement appears more superficial than deep, often framed as questions or comments rather than detailed critique.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that the publication is viewed as relevant and potentially influential for practitioners and researchers, especially given the emphasis on practical considerations like drug availability and funding schemes.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review analyzed 35 explicit lists of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) to see how well they match with medications available in Australia, finding that about 64% of the identified PIMs are accessible in the country.
  • The study also found that the applicability of these lists varies widely, with between 50% and 96% of medications being available in Australia depending on the list, and about 41% being subsidized through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
  • The review suggests that combining data from multiple lists could help identify PIMs relevant to Australia, but careful consideration of the specific purpose and setting is necessary when choosing which list to use in practice.

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Australian Deprescribing Network (ADeN)
@DeprescribeAU · X

Have you wondered which PIMs tool is best to use for deprescribing research in Australia? This systematic review looks at which tools specify medicines available here. https://t.co/VooCTp1svg

Feb 1, 2022 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 1,757 followers View post →
UWA WA Centre for Health & Ageing (WACHA)
@UWAHealthAgeing · X

We’ve often wondered which of the international lists of potentially inappropriate medicines we should try using in Australia. We took a closer look in our new paper published here: https://t.co/nFaPWvFFO2 @AmyTPage @KateNWang @georgieblee @RhondaMarise @uwanews @UWAresearch https://t.co/YX84ZqICUX

Mar 14, 2022 · 6 likes · 6 shares · 612 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

First paper of the year! Thanks There are so many PIMs lists out there, how applicable are they in Australia? https://t.co/NnCDczVqvW @georgieblee @AmyTPage

Jan 13, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 580 followers View post →
Amy Page
@AmyTPage · X

Ever wondered which PIM list to use in Australian setting? We looked at which PIMs listed drugs available in Australia or funded on the PBS. https://t.co/Kq0VX0L8eC @georgieblee @KateNWang

Jan 13, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 2,006 followers View post →
Happy _Researcher
@HappyResearch66 · X

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Jun 28, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
AusJAgeing
@AgeingJ · X

Applicability of explicit potentially inappropriate medication lists to the Australian context: A systematic review https://t.co/OGkZln6XfK

Jan 24, 2022 · 1 like · 4 shares · 925 followers View post →

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COHERENT
@CoherentRx · X

RT @HappyResearch66: Some interesting aged care articles https://t.co/ExoaMgzALu https://t.co/9KKEjTcOJx https://t.co/xnqmf3JFUE https://t.…

Jul 13, 2022 · 1 share · 121 followers View post →
Happy _Researcher
@HappyResearch66 · X

Some interesting aged care articles https://t.co/ExoaMgzALu https://t.co/9KKEjTcOJx https://t.co/xnqmf3JFUE https://t.co/ipZIjC0yVF https://t.co/TUbLojpkZt https://t.co/mWaRKsWAkG https://t.co/EKORxrgxxK https://t.co/T1k38ydRSs

Jun 28, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
UWA WA Centre for Health & Ageing (WACHA)
@UWAHealthAgeing · X

RT @KateNWang: How applicable are PIMs lists in Australia? Read the full article here! https://t.co/VZWWNO6OGf @georgieblee @AmyTPage @UWAH…

Jun 20, 2022 · 1 share · 612 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

How applicable are PIMs lists in Australia? Read the full article here! https://t.co/VZWWNO6OGf @georgieblee @AmyTPage @UWAHealthAgeing @ResearchRMIT https://t.co/EIqFpcP37W

Jun 20, 2022 · 1 share · 580 followers View post →
Keke
@Keke98765321 · X

Applicability of explicit potentially inappropriate medication lists to the Australian context: A systematic review https://t.co/iL3OgZP7JQ

Mar 16, 2022 · 9 followers View post →
Shin Liau
@shin_liau · X

RT @HealthandAgeing: We’ve often wondered which of the international lists of potentially inappropriate medicines we should try using in Au…

Mar 16, 2022 · 6 shares · 177 followers View post →
Keke
@Keke98765321 · X

RT @KateNWang: First paper of the year! Thanks There are so many PIMs lists out there, how applicable are they in Australia? https://t.co/…

Mar 15, 2022 · 2 shares · 9 followers View post →
Keke
@Keke98765321 · X

RT @HealthandAgeing: We’ve often wondered which of the international lists of potentially inappropriate medicines we should try using in Au…

Mar 15, 2022 · 6 shares · 9 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

RT @HealthandAgeing: We’ve often wondered which of the international lists of potentially inappropriate medicines we should try using in Au…

Mar 15, 2022 · 6 shares · 580 followers View post →
COHERENT
@CoherentRx · X

RT @HealthandAgeing: We’ve often wondered which of the international lists of potentially inappropriate medicines we should try using in Au…

Mar 15, 2022 · 6 shares · 121 followers View post →
Georgie Lee
@georgieblee · X

RT @HealthandAgeing: We’ve often wondered which of the international lists of potentially inappropriate medicines we should try using in Au…

Mar 15, 2022 · 6 shares · 48 followers View post →
UWA Research
@UWAresearch · X

RT @HealthandAgeing: We’ve often wondered which of the international lists of potentially inappropriate medicines we should try using in Au…

Mar 14, 2022 · 6 shares · 7,751 followers View post →
UWA WA Centre for Health & Ageing (WACHA)
@UWAHealthAgeing · X

We’ve often wondered which of the international lists of potentially inappropriate medicines we should try using in Australia. We took a closer look in our new paper published here: https://t.co/nFaPWvFFO2 @AmyTPage @KateNWang @georgieblee @RhondaMarise @uwanews @UWAresearch https://t.co/YX84ZqICUX

Mar 14, 2022 · 6 likes · 6 shares · 612 followers View post →
T.kimura
@jjcrazydiamond · X

RT @Deprescribing: Systematic review on applying #PIM lists to Australian context highlights the importance of considering drug availabilit…

Feb 7, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,365 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

RT @DeprescribeAU: Have you wondered which PIMs tool is best to use for deprescribing research in Australia? This systematic review looks…

Feb 2, 2022 · 3 shares · 580 followers View post →
Georgie Lee
@georgieblee · X

RT @DeprescribeAU: Have you wondered which PIMs tool is best to use for deprescribing research in Australia? This systematic review looks…

Feb 2, 2022 · 3 shares · 48 followers View post →
Lara-Turiya Molitschnig
@LMolitschnig · X

RT @DeprescribeAU: Have you wondered which PIMs tool is best to use for deprescribing research in Australia? This systematic review looks…

Feb 1, 2022 · 3 shares · 652 followers View post →
Australian Deprescribing Network (ADeN)
@DeprescribeAU · X

Have you wondered which PIMs tool is best to use for deprescribing research in Australia? This systematic review looks at which tools specify medicines available here. https://t.co/VooCTp1svg

Feb 1, 2022 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 1,757 followers View post →
NZAG
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Jan 24, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,197 followers View post →
AgingPapers
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AgingPapers
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SystematicReviewBot
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Jan 24, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,709 followers View post →
Éric Maeker
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Jan 24, 2022 · 4 shares · 2,614 followers View post →
AusJAgeing
@AgeingJ · X

Applicability of explicit potentially inappropriate medication lists to the Australian context: A systematic review https://t.co/OGkZln6XfK

Jan 24, 2022 · 1 like · 4 shares · 925 followers View post →
Georgie Lee
@georgieblee · X

RT @KateNWang: First paper of the year! Thanks There are so many PIMs lists out there, how applicable are they in Australia? https://t.co/…

Jan 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 48 followers View post →
Georgie Lee
@georgieblee · X

RT @AmyTPage: Ever wondered which PIM list to use in Australian setting? We looked at which PIMs listed drugs available in Australia or fu…

Jan 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 48 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

RT @AmyTPage: Ever wondered which PIM list to use in Australian setting? We looked at which PIMs listed drugs available in Australia or fu…

Jan 13, 2022 · 2 shares · 580 followers View post →
Amy Page
@AmyTPage · X

Ever wondered which PIM list to use in Australian setting? We looked at which PIMs listed drugs available in Australia or funded on the PBS. https://t.co/Kq0VX0L8eC @georgieblee @KateNWang

Jan 13, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 2,006 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

First paper of the year! Thanks There are so many PIMs lists out there, how applicable are they in Australia? https://t.co/NnCDczVqvW @georgieblee @AmyTPage

Jan 13, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 580 followers View post →