Assessment of pharmacotherapeutic safety of medical prescriptions for elderly residents in a long-term care facility

Assessment of pharmacotherapeutic safety of medical prescriptions for elderly residents in a long-term care facility

The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of elderly using potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) and with occurrence of potentially hazardous drug interactions (PHDI); to identify the risk factors for the prescription of PIM and to evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical intervention (P...

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Main Authors: Fabiana Rossi Varallo, Ingrid Stephanie Stein Ambiel, Luana Orlandelli Nanci, José Carlos Fernandes Galduróz, Patricia de Carvalho Mastroianni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2012-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Subjects:
Medicamentos
Idosos
Assistência de longa duração
Medicação
Gerenciamento de segurança
Drugs
Elderly people
Long-term care facility
Medication
Safety management
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