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Evaluate the prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescriptions (PIPs) and potential omitted prescriptions (PPOs) in elderly patient upon admission to the acute geriatric department, based on adherence or non-adherence to the recommendations specified in STOPP and START criteria.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medication review and deprescribing | Drug | The study protocol includes the following assessments:
By consulting the electronic health record, interviewing patients and family members and personal documentation, the following data will be collected:
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions (PIP) (%) | Percentage of elderly patients with at least one potentially inappropriate prescription identified at hospital admission (day 0) and at discharge (day 1) in the acute geriatric ward, based on the STOPP criteria. The measurement is performed by comparing the patient's medication regimen with the recommendations provided in the STOPP criteria. | Data collected at time Day 0 is analyzed by day 4. Data collected at time Day 1 is analyzed by day 4 |
| Prevalence of Potentially Omitted Prescriptions (PPO) (%) | Percentage of elderly patients with at least one potentially omitted prescription identified at hospital admission (day 0) and at discharge (day 1) in the acute geriatric ward, based on the START criteria. The measurement is based on the absence of indicated medications according to the START criteria recommendations. | Data collected at time Day 0 is analyzed by day 4. Data collected at time Day 1 is analyzed by day 4 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of Pharmacological Interactions (%) | Percentage of patients with at least one clinically significant drug-drug interaction identified through analysis of the medication regimen using standard drug interaction checkers. Assessed at admission and discharge. | Data collected at time Day 0 is analyzed by day 4. Data collected at time Day 1 is analyzed by day 4 |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
• Patients placed in palliative therapy upon admission to the department due to incurability of the underlying pathologies
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Elderly patients aged over 75 years on polypharmacotherapy, hospitalized for acute conditions in the Geriatrics Department of AULSS 7 Pedemontana Hospital.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Luca Pellizzari Dr. Pellizzari, DR | Regione del Veneto - AULSS n. 7 Pedemontana | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Regione del Veneto - AULSS n. 7 Pedemontana | Santorso | Vicenza | 36014 | Italy |
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| Post-Discharge Destination (Binary Variable) | Discharge destination classified as a binary variable (e.g., Home vs. Institutional care). Each category is analyzed separately. | Data collected at time Day 0 is analyzed by day 4. |
| Presence of Geriatric Syndromes (Yes/No) | Presence of specific geriatric syndromes (e.g., delirium, falls, incontinence, pressure ulcers, etc.) assessed as separate binary variables (Yes/No) for each syndrome, based on clinical records and standardized assessment tools. | Data collected at time Day 0 is analyzed by day 4. |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000090143 | Medication Review |
| D000069340 | Deprescriptions |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008509 | Medication Systems |
| D009934 | Organization and Administration |
| D006298 | Health Services Administration |
| D010346 | Patient Care Management |
| D004358 | Drug Therapy |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
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