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

Completed

• Conditions: Drug Related Problems Associated Hospitalizations

• Registration Number: NCT01223950
• Lead Sponsor: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-08
• Primary Completion: 2010-09
• Status Verified: 2010-10
• Study First Submitted: 2010-10-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-10-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-10-18
• Study First Posted: 2010-10-19
• Last Update Posted: 2010-10-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12350

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified