A cluster-randomized educational intervention to reduce inappropriate prescription patterns for elderly patients in general practice - The Prescription Peer Academic Detailing (Rx-PAD) study [NCT00281450]

• Main Authors: Brekke Mette (Author), Gjelstad Svein (Author), Rognstad Sture (Author), Fetveit Arne (Author), Straand Jørund (Author), Dalen Ingvild (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Age-related alterations in metabolism and excretion of medications increase the risk of adverse drug events in the elderly. Inappropriate polypharmacy and prescription practice entails increased burdens of impaired quality of life an...