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What types of inappropriate prescribing predict adverse drug reactions in older adults?

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Hanlon, JT; Schmader, KE
Published in: Ann Pharmacother
June 2010

Adverse drug events happen all too often in older adults, but we still do not have a clear understanding of potentially modifiable risk factors, with the exception of polypharmacy. This paper critiques the article in this issue of The Annals entitled, "Inappropriate Prescribing Predicts Adverse Drug Events in Older Adults." A validated measure for self-reported adverse drug events was used, along with a modified measure for inappropriate prescribing that we developed nearly 2 decades ago (ie, Medication Appropriateness Index). Besides discussing the strengths and weaknesses of this article, we also recommend future research directions in this area.

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Ann Pharmacother

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EISSN

1542-6270

Publication Date

June 2010

Volume

44

Issue

6

Start / End Page

1110 / 1111

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Polypharmacy
  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Medication Errors
  • Humans
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Drug Prescriptions
  • Aged
  • Age Factors
 

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Hanlon, J. T., & Schmader, K. E. (2010). What types of inappropriate prescribing predict adverse drug reactions in older adults? Ann Pharmacother, 44(6), 1110–1111. https://doi.org/10.1345/aph.1P182
Hanlon, Joseph T., and Kenneth E. Schmader. “What types of inappropriate prescribing predict adverse drug reactions in older adults?Ann Pharmacother 44, no. 6 (June 2010): 1110–11. https://doi.org/10.1345/aph.1P182.
Hanlon JT, Schmader KE. What types of inappropriate prescribing predict adverse drug reactions in older adults? Ann Pharmacother. 2010 Jun;44(6):1110–1.
Hanlon, Joseph T., and Kenneth E. Schmader. “What types of inappropriate prescribing predict adverse drug reactions in older adults?Ann Pharmacother, vol. 44, no. 6, June 2010, pp. 1110–11. Pubmed, doi:10.1345/aph.1P182.
Hanlon JT, Schmader KE. What types of inappropriate prescribing predict adverse drug reactions in older adults? Ann Pharmacother. 2010 Jun;44(6):1110–1111.
Journal cover image

Published In

Ann Pharmacother

DOI

EISSN

1542-6270

Publication Date

June 2010

Volume

44

Issue

6

Start / End Page

1110 / 1111

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Polypharmacy
  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Medication Errors
  • Humans
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Drug Prescriptions
  • Aged
  • Age Factors