Monitoring the Prevalence of E.R Admissions and Hospitalizations as a Result of Drug Related Problems (DRPs)

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01223950

Enrollment

12350

Registered

2010-10-19

Start date

2010-08-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2010-10-19

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Conditions

Drug Related Problems Associated Hospitalizations

Brief summary

To research the prevalence and nature of DRP (Drug Related Problems) associated hospitalizations (hospitalizations due to problems\\adverse effects of the medication treatment) . Analyzing the main reasons for DRP associated E.R admissions\\hospitalizations. identifying drug involved and percentage of DRP associated hospitalizations. Monitoring the length of DRP associated hospitalizations. Evaluating LOS to hospitalized. Financial and other aspects will be measured.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Possible DRP based on the current literature, patient questionnaire and drug history, related laboratories test values, ICD-9 coding.

Exclusion criteria

* DRP cannot be established or suspected based on the assessment of the patient's lab results, symptoms, drug treatment and patient's questioning as well as physician diagnosis

Outcome results