Association between frailty and inappropriate prescribing in elderly patients admitted to an Acute Care of the Elderly Unit
Mónica Zuleta,
Inés Gozalo,
Margarita Sánchez‐Arcilla
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to analyze the association between the degree of frailty and inappropriate prescribing patterns at admission to an Acute Care of the Elderly Unit (ACE Unit).MethodsProspective observational study conducted in the ACE Unit of an acute hospital in Barcelona city between June and August 2021. Epidemiological and demographic data were collected during hospitalization. Comprehensive geriatric assessment was performed on admitted patients. We recorded frailty (FRAIL scale), extreme… Show more
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