Deprescribing electronic case reviews for older veterans at risk for falls: Effects on drug burden and falls.

Juliessa M PavonSpencer DavidsonRichard SloaneMarc J PepinWilliam BryanJanine BaileyIvuoma IgweCathleen S Colón-Emeric

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2023)

The program was associated with a significantly lower odds of further increasing FRID burden at 1 year compared to matched controls. An electronic case review and telephone counseling program has the potential to reduce drug-related falls in high-risk older adults.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
quality improvement
physical activity
adverse drug
randomized controlled trial
emergency department
middle aged
risk assessment
human health
hepatitis c virus
hiv testing