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A randomized controlled trial will be performed in geriatric inpatients to investigate the impact of a multifaceted clinical pharmacy intervention on health related outcomes.


Clinical Trial Description

Since drug-related harm remains persistently prevalent in older adults, there is an urgent and unmet clinical need to optimize pharmacotherapy both during hospital stay and after discharge Therefore, we aim to perform a randomized controlled trial in geriatric inpatients to investigate the impact of a multifaceted clinical pharmacy intervention on health related outcomes. The primary objective is to reduce all-cause unplanned hospital visits in geriatric inpatients. Secondary objective are to optimize drug therapy in geriatric inpatients and improve their health; To empower and educate patients, caregivers,community pharmacists and physicians regarding drug regimen decisions to maximize therapy adherence and the understanding of the (de)prescribing process and to enhance healthy ageing; To optimize transitional care from the hospital to primary care. ;


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

NCT number NCT04617340
Study type Interventional
Source Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Contact Julie Hias, PharmD
Phone +3216343080
Email julie.1.hias@uzleuven.be
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date February 25, 2021
Completion date November 2024

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