Impact of Geriatric Pharmacy Specialist Interventions to Reduce Potentially Inappropriate Medication Among Hospitalized Elderly Patients at Medical Wards: A Prospective Quasi-Experimental Study
Abstract Background Elderly patients are at greater risk of receiving potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and developing adverse drug events. Identification and correction of PIMs is essential to maximize medication safety. Objective To determine the prevalence of PIMs on admission in Thai...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Adis, Springer Healthcare
2020-10-01
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Series: | Drugs - Real World Outcomes |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40801-020-00214-7 |