Implications of the medication regimen complexity index score on hospital readmissions in elderly patients with heart failure: a retrospective cohort study

Implications of the medication regimen complexity index score on hospital readmissions in elderly patients with heart failure: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background The likelihood of elderly patients with heart failure (HF) being readmitted to the hospital is higher if they have a higher medication regimen complexity index (MRCI) compared to those with a lower MRCI. The objective of this study was to investigate whether there is a correlatio...

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Main Authors: Asmaa Abdelbary, Rasha Kaddoura, Sara Al Balushi, Shiema Ahmed, Richard Galvez, Afif Ahmed, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Shaikha Alnaimi, Moza Al Hail, Salah Elbdri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Elderly
Heart failure
Medication regimen complexity
Polypharmacy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04062-2

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