Prevalence and risk factors of self-reported adverse drug events in elderly co-morbid patients in northeastern China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults are vulnerable to adverse drug events given the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes that coming with ageing, as well as they often take multiple medications for their chronic health conditions, especially older co-morbidities. ADEs can cause unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalization, which contribute to financial burden and decreased quality of life. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of adverse drug events in elderly co-morbid patients in Liaoning province and explore its risk factors, in order to ensure medication safety in elderly patients.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study that enrolled elderly patients with co-morbidities, and the data were collected by nurses using a structured interview method for eld

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877961 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature