Drug Burden Index (DBI)
Drug Burden Index (DBI) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Math & Conversions group.
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What this is
Drug Burden Index (DBI) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Math & Conversions group. Drug Burden Index (DBI) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Math & Conversions group.
When to use it
Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.
References
Hilmer SN, Mager DE, Simonsick EM, et al. A drug burden index to define the functional burden of medications in older people. Arch Intern Med. 2007;167(8):781-787. Read the source ↗
Worked example: DBI 1.17 — functional medication burden.
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