Assessment of drug-related problems at the emergency department in older patients living with frailty: pharmacist-led medication reviews within a geriatric care team

Abstract Background Older patients are vulnerable to experiencing drug related problems (DRPs), which may result in emergency department (ED) visits. However, it is not standard practice to conduct medications reviews during ED visit. The aim of this study was to assess the number of DRPs in older p...

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Published in:	BMC Geriatrics
Main Authors:	Merel van Nuland, Madelon Butterhoff, Karin Verwijmeren, Florine Berger, Vera M. Hogervorst, Annemarieke de Jonghe, Paul D van der Linden
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-04-01
Subjects:	Elderly Frailty Medication review Drug-related problem (DRP) Emergency department
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03942-x