Are seniors getting the wrong pills? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07202962
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study checked how often elderly patients (over 75) in a hospital geriatric ward receive inappropriate prescriptions or miss needed medications. Researchers reviewed 100 patients' drug lists at admission and discharge using special criteria (STOPP/START). The goal is to understand how common these medication problems are, so hospitals can improve prescribing safety for older adults.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help hospitals reduce harmful drug combinations and missed medications in older patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study (100 patients) that only measures prevalence, not outcomes. Results may not apply to other hospitals or populations.
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Regione del Veneto - AULSS n. 7 Pedemontana
Santorso, Vicenza, 36014, Italy