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28/Jun/2022
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022AO8024
ABSTRACT Objective To examine associations between potentially inappropriate medication, use and the risk of falls, unplanned hospitalization and death in older patients receiving initial care in a geriatric day hospital due to acute conditions. Methods Cohort study with older adults referred to a geriatric day hospital from 2014 to 2017 due to acute conditions. Patients were submitted to comprehensive geriatric assessment. Use of medications was analyzed according to Beers Criteria 2019. Outcome assessment was based on monthly follow-up telephone calls […]
Keywords: Aged; Drug-related side effects and adverse reactions; Frail elderly; Potentially inappropriate medication list
23/Oct/2019
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2020AO4877
ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the frequency of use of potentially inappropriate medication prescribed to elderly at hospital discharge from a public hospital, considering the Brazilian Consensus on Potentially Inappropriate Medication for Elderly, and to identify the associated factors. Methods Patients aged ≥60 years, admitted in clinical and geriatric units of a public hospital were invited to participate in the study. The information about the use of medicines was collected from the patient’s electronic record and through telephone contact. The Brazilian […]
Keywords: Age; Drug therapy; Inappropriate prescribing; Patient discharge; Potentially inappropriate medication list
19/Aug/2019
19/Aug/2019
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2019AO4725
ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the prevalence of drug interactions and associated factors among older adults followed up in a Comprehensive Medication Management Service at Primary Care. Methods: Firstly, the Beers criteria 2015 was used to define drug interactions; later, drug interactions proposed by Dumbreck for patients with diabetes, depression, and heart failure were evaluated. The associated factors were assessed by univariate (Pearson’s χ2) and multivariate analyses (logistic regression). The significance level of 5% was set for all analyses. Results: The […]
Keywords: Aged; Drug interactions; Medication therapy management; Pharmacists; Potentially inappropriate medication list