Can feedback curb risky prescriptions for seniors? VA study tests two approaches
NCT ID NCT04004936
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looked at how to best help emergency room doctors avoid prescribing potentially harmful medications to older veterans. Researchers compared two methods: giving doctors regular reports on their prescribing habits (passive feedback) versus having them actively discuss and review their choices (active feedback). The goal was to find which approach works better to keep older patients safer.
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Locations
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Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA
Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States
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Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233-1927, United States
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Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States
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VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States
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