RecruitingNCT06904638

Underprescribing in Geriatric Patients: a Prevalence Study and Analysis of Factors Contributing to Potential Prescription Omissions (Under-PRES)


Sponsor

Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani

Enrollment

374 participants

Start Date

Jun 20, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This observational study will determine the prevalence of underprescription in a cohort of elderly patients, recruited at the time of an outpatient geriatric visit, or hospitalized, upon admission to a geriatric ward.


Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Geriatric ward admission or outpatient geriatric appointment
  • Capacity to provide informed consent by the patient or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria1

  • Limited life expectancy as measured by the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) >8

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Locations(2)

IRCCS INRCA Hospital

Ancona, Italy

IRCCS INRCA Hospital

Cosenza, Italy

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