The risk of inappropriateness: An analysis of the hospitalisations in the Italian geriatric wards
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seps.2020.100866
Abstract: Abstract In the last years, the issue of health care for the elderly population is becoming increasingly relevant. Italy could be considered one among the oldest countries in Europe: in 2018 the population aged 65… read more here.
Keywords: inappropriateness analysis; analysis hospitalisations; risk inappropriateness; geriatric wards ... See more keywords
Physician’s feedback on a clinical pharmacy program on geriatric wards
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DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2019.1629054
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives As clinical pharmacy (CP) services can improve drug use and clinical outcome in older inpatients, a dedicated CP program was installed at the geriatric wards of an academic hospital. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: clinical pharmacy; geriatric wards; time; program ... See more keywords
The impact of hospitalisation to geriatric wards on the use of medications and potentially inappropriate medications - a health register study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01585-w
Abstract: Background The use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) are associated with negative health effects for older adults. The purpose of this study was to apply national register data to investigate the impact of hospitalisation to… read more here.
Keywords: use; geriatric wards; hospitalisation; impact hospitalisation ... See more keywords