Evaluation of Potentially Inappropriate Medications Prescribed to Older Adults Upon Emergency Department Discharge

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Authors

Jessica Schowe · The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Andrew M. North · The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Kyle Schuchter · The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Katherine M. Hunold · The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Elizabeth Rozycki · The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Abstract

Most GEMS-Rx prescriptions had at least one MRP, indicating an opportunity for enhanced prescribing. Future research should target strategies to optimize medications at ED discharge for older adults.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Medication Adherence and Compliance Heart Failure Treatment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Academic Emergency Medicine

Volume 33, Issue 3, pp. e70257-e70257

DOI: 10.1111/acem.70257

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