Comparison of anticholinergic Burden Scales designed, validated or used in critical care lists with prescribed medications, Systematic review

2026 Preprint Open access

Read full text
Authors: Eiman Almuahiri, Ayaat Maher, Cathrine A McKenzie
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/k5nje
Cited by: 0

Abstract

This review aims to identify anticholinergic burden scales (ABS) developed, validated, or used in critical care settings and to determine the comprehensiveness of these scales by comparing their medication lists against real-world prescribing patterns to identify potential underestimation of anticholinergic risk in critically ill patients.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Anesthesia and Sedative Agents

Publication details

Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint