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Abstract
Introduction: Inappropriate drug prescriptions (IP) lead to a high risk of adverse effects, especially for the elderly. Their detection is essential - which can be done using therapeutic lists, including the Stopp/Start scale version 2.
Methods: Observational study - from August 1, 2016, to November 30, 2016, in an advanced geriatric unit at Rouen University Hospital - using the Stopp/Start version 2 list.
Results: Eighty-five patients were included, with a ratio of 1.36 women per every man. Sixty-one patients (71.8%) had prescriptions for more than five drugs. The average Charlson comorbidity score was 6.05. One hundred ninety-one IPs were found. Classes E and G (kidney function and respiratory system prescriptions, respectively) were not uncovered. Fifty-four Stopp criteria - 66% of Stopp criteria - never emerged during our study. Using the 34 Start criteria, 187 omissions of prescriptions were found. Classes F and G (endocrine system and urogenital system drugs, respectively) were not observed at any time. Ten criteria were never seen (B3/C1/C4/C5/E6/E7/F1/G1/G2/G3). Nineteen criteria were mentioned less than three times - i.e., in approximately 10% of omissions.
Conclusion: Our study is part of an approach to protecting the elderly. A significant number of IP and prescription drug omissions were uncovered using this Stopp/Start version 2 tool.
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