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Contribution of adverse drug reactions to hospital admission of older patients
Author(s)Cyndie K Mannesse, Frans H M Derkx, Maria A J De Ridder
Journal titleAge and Ageing, vol 29, no 1, January 2000
Pagespp 35-40
KeywordsDrugs ; At risk ; Admission [hospitals] ; Indicators ; Netherlands.
AnnotationAn observational cross-sectional study of 106 patients aged 70 and over admitted to five general medical wards in a university hospital in the Netherlands found that a severe adverse drug reaction was present in 25 (24%) of them. 13 patients (12%) were admitted probably because of an adverse drug reaction. Risk indicators were a fall before admission, gastrointestinal bleeding or haematuria, and the use of three or more drugs. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-000203210 A
ClassmarkLLD: CA3: LD:QKH: 3RI: 76H

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