Why the study?
What are the changes in drug treatment of elderly patients after discharge from hospital?
Population
50 elderly patients discharged from five geriatric wards, mean age 76.9 years.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 to 14 days
Authors
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Medication discrepancies after discharge signal transitional care gaps in elderly patients; leaves open whether interventions improve safety or adherence.
What are the changes in drug treatment of elderly patients after discharge from hospital?
There is a high rate of discrepancy between prescribed and actual drug regimens in elderly patients shortly after hospital discharge, indicating a need for improved communication.
Cochrane et al. (1992) studied this question.
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