Application of a prescribing indicators tool to assist in identifying and resolving drug-related problems in older Australians - a randomized controlled trial.

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Drug-related problems; Health related quality of life; Public Health - Epidemiology

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000995976
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-09-19
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

Taking more than 5 medications, English speaking, cognitively well, living within 15 km of the hospital, 65 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria

The following patients were excluded; patients less than 65 years old; who did not speak English; who lived further than 15 km distance from the research site; who were taking less than 5 medicines; and who were cognitively unwell or had dementia.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Difference in the number of prescribing indicators met between test group and control group. Less than 20% difference = small, 20-50% = difference moderate, > = 50% large[90-120 days after medication review received by patient and general medical practitioner];Difference in health related quality of life between test group and control group through application of the SF-36 health survey. A difference in scores <4 = small effect, 4-10 = moderate effect, >10 = large effect.[90-120 days after medication review received by patient and general medical practitioner]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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