Factors associated with the use of potentially inappropriate medication by elderly patients prescribed at hospital discharge.

Mariana Santos Magalhães Fabiana Silvestre Dos Santos Adriano Max Moreira Reis

Published in: Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2019)

The frequency of potentially inappropriate medication prescription to elderly upon hospital discharge was high. The presence of depression and polypharmacy were directly associated with use of potentially inappropriate medication in the elderly. Admission to the geriatric clinic has become a protection factor for the use of potentially inappropriate medication in elderly. Strategies to improve the elderly pharmacotherapy should implemented aiming at healthcare quality and safety in the transition of care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
middle aged
adverse drug
community dwelling
primary care
emergency department
palliative care
physical activity
social media
hip fracture
drug induced