Objectives To discuss the effect of certain factors on the occurrence of Adverse Drug
Reactions (ADRs). Data Sources A systematic review of the literature in the period between …

Potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) prescribing in older adults is quite prevalent and
is associated with an increased risk for adverse drug events, morbidity, and utilization of …

Background The aim of the present study was to develop and validate a method of
identifying elderly patients who are at increased risk for an adverse drug reaction (ADR) …

Background The consequences of multimorbidity include polypharmacy and repeated
referrals for specialised care, which may increase the risk of adverse drug events (ADEs) …

Objective: We sought to determine the relationship between peak hospital workload and
rates of adverse events (AEs). Methods: A random sample of 24,676 adult patients …

Hospital-based adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring and reporting programs aims to
identify and quantify the risks associated with the use of drugs. The present study was …

Objectives: An evaluation of risk factors for adverse drug events in critically ill patients has
not been previously studied. The purpose of this original study was to determine risk factors …

The increasing burden of harm resulting from the use of multiple drugs in older patient
populations represents a major health problem in developed countries. Approximately 1 in 4 …

Background: Although disabled older adults may be among the subpopulation of adults with
the highest risk for adverse drug events (ADEs), reliable data on their use of medications are …

The objective of this study was to evaluate studies on the occurrence of adverse drug events
(ADEs) in hospitals in order to learn about their frequency and characteristics, comparing the …