Evaluation of Potentially Inappropriate Medication among Hospitalized Older Patients by Beers Criteria / 中国药房
China Pharmacy
;
(12)1991.
Artigo
em Chinês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-533494
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate potentially inappropriate medication among hospitalized older patients.METHODS:
A total of 426 inpatients aged 60 s years old were included in study. The incidence of potentially inappropriate medication was defined on the basis of Beers Criteria (2003 edition).RESULTS:
426 inpatients whose mean ages were 74.8 years old took 8 kinds of medicine per patient. Our study revealed that 58 cases (13.6%) of potentially inappropriate medication were associated with drugs; 47 cases (11.0%) were dependent on disease or condition.CONCLUSIONS:
A high prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication in hospitalized older patients requires further steps to prevent its occurrence.
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WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
China Pharmacy
Ano de publicação:
1991
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