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Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Drug-Related Readmissions in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Narisha PrasadEdward C Y LauIlsa WojtJonathan PenmZhaoli DaiEdwin C K Tan
Published in: Drugs & aging (2023)
Almost one in ten older adults discharged from hospital experienced a drug-related hospital readmission, with one fifth of these deemed preventable. Several comorbidities and the use of polypharmacy and high-risk drugs were identified as prominent risk factors for readmission. Further research is needed to explore possible causes of drug-related readmissions in older adults for a more guided approach to the development of effective medication management interventions.
Keyphrases
  • adverse drug
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • drug induced
  • risk factors
  • electronic health record