Status:
UNKNOWN
Pharmaceutical Care and Clinical Outcomes for the Elderly Taking Potentially Inappropriate Medication
Lead Sponsor:
Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Conditions:
Elderly
Chronic Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators propose that clinical pharmacist interventions would reduce the rate of adverse drug events in elderly patients taking potentially inappropriate medication.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Hospitalized patients aged at least 65 years
- Taking at least six prescribed medicines regularly, including at least one potential inappropriate medication
Exclusion
- Patients who refused informed consent
- Discharged before consent could be obtained
- Cognitive impaired
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00844025
Start Date
February 1 2009
End Date
February 1 2010
Last Update
March 31 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Shin Kong Wo Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Department of Pharmacy
Taipei, Taiwan, 111