Ludovic Argoullon1, Marie-Agnès Manciaux2, Aude Valance3, Amélie Bonneville4. 1. CCLIN-Est, CHRU de Nancy, Hôpital Brabois, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France. 2. Unité de soins de longue durée Saint Stanislas, CHRU de Nancy, Hôpital Central, Nancy, France. 3. Unité poste urgence polyvalente, CHRU de Nancy, Hôpital Central, Nancy, France. 4. Pharmacie, CHRU de Nancy, Hôpital Central, Nancy, France.
Abstract
In the context of improved medication management in the elderly patient, we were interested in the reevaluation of drug prescription during hospitalization. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of inappropriate prescribing in the elderly patient before and after hospitalization. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a descriptive and retrospective study of drug prescriptions in a non-geriatric unit. Prescriptions were analyzed using STOPP/START tool. RESULTS: Seventy-two patients over 65 years-old were included. A polymedication of 5 or more drugs was reported in 76% of cases (n = 55) at entry and in 90% (n = 65) at discharge. Inappropriate prescribing rate with at least one STOPP criteria decreases from 58% to 29% after hospitalization (p<0.0005). Potential prescribing omissions rate decreases from 46% to 42% after hospitalization (p <0.5465). Drugs most frequently involved were benzodiazepines (21%), antiplatelet agents (11%) and opiates (8%). There was improvement rather qualitative than quantitative of prescribing after hospitalization. CONCLUSION: Collaboration between different health professionals seems essential to ensure optimal medication management. This pharmaceutical follow-up approach should make it possible to undertake a multidisciplinary collaboration.
In the context of improved medication management in the elderly patient, we were interested in the reevaluation of drug prescription during hospitalization. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of inappropriate prescribing in the elderly patient before and after hospitalization. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a descriptive and retrospective study of drug prescriptions in a non-geriatric unit. Prescriptions were analyzed using STOPP/START tool. RESULTS: Seventy-two patients over 65 years-old were included. A polymedication of 5 or more drugs was reported in 76% of cases (n = 55) at entry and in 90% (n = 65) at discharge. Inappropriate prescribing rate with at least one STOPP criteria decreases from 58% to 29% after hospitalization (p<0.0005). Potential prescribing omissions rate decreases from 46% to 42% after hospitalization (p <0.5465). Drugs most frequently involved were benzodiazepines (21%), antiplatelet agents (11%) and opiates (8%). There was improvement rather qualitative than quantitative of prescribing after hospitalization. CONCLUSION: Collaboration between different health professionals seems essential to ensure optimal medication management. This pharmaceutical follow-up approach should make it possible to undertake a multidisciplinary collaboration.
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drug; medication inappropriate; older people
Authors: Phuong Thi Xuan Dong; Van Thi Thuy Pham; Chi Thi Dinh; Anh Van Le; Ha Thi Hai Tran; Huong Thi Lien Nguyen; Susan Hua; Shu Chuen Li Journal: Clin Interv Aging Date: 2022-07-21 Impact factor: 3.829