Underprescribing in Geriatric Patients: a Prevalence Study and Analysis of Factors Contributing to Potential Prescription Omissions (Under-PRES)
Recruiting
Observational Study
Older People
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 374 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani · Other
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About This Trial
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Geriatric ward admission or outpatient geriatric appointment
* Capacity to provide informed consent by the patient or legal guardian
Exclusion Criteria:
* Limited life expectancy as measured by the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) \>8
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