Prevalence and factors associated with preventable drug-related emergency department visits (DRED_p) in elderly patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of emergency department (ED) visits among the elderly is high and increasing. While emergency services for the elderly involve many factors, drug-related problems (DRPs) that can worsen patient conditions are less frequently discussed. This study investigates the prevalence of preventable drug-related ED visits (DRED_p) and the characteristics of DRPs in elderly ED patients through a comprehensive medication review.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a non-trauma ED of a university-affiliated tertiary-care hospital. All adult patients aged 60 years and older who were on medications and visited the ED were included. A clinical pharmacist conducted comprehensive medication reviews for each patient. Patients were classified as e

SUBMITTER: Phoemlap P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11487691 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature