Key result
Within 48-72 hours of hospital discharge, 7.2% of patients reported prescription-related issues, which were more common among women, younger adults, and those with higher illness severity.
Population
31,199 patients discharged from 170 community hospitals in 2005, mean age 61.1 years, 57.0% women.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
48-72 hours
Authors
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May warrant closer post-discharge monitoring in high-risk groups; hypothesis-generating for targeted interventions.
Observational (n=31,199)
Yes
About 7% of patients experience prescription-related issues within 48-72 hours of hospital discharge, highlighting the need for targeted assistance for high-risk groups.
Kripalani et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Hospital discharge (n=31,199). Various demographic and clinical predictors was evaluated on Prescription-related issues (not picking up, not knowing, not taking, or not understanding discharge medications). Within 48-72 hours of hospital discharge, 7.2% of patients reported prescription-related issues, which were more common among women, younger adults, and those with higher illness severity.
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