Background Little is known about the epidemiology of medication errors and medication-
related harm following transition from secondary to primary care. This systematic review …

Medication adherence and persistence is recognized as a worldwide public health problem,
particularly important in the management of chronic diseases. Nonadherence to medical …

Objectives To summarize the evidence on the prevalence and preventability of drug‐related
hospital readmissions. Design A systematic review was performed of studies that examined …

When a patient's transition from the hospital to home is less than optimal, the repercussions
can be far-reaching–hospital readmission, adverse medical events, and even mortality …

Aims Polypharmacy is increasingly common in older adults, placing them at risk of
medication‐related harm (MRH). Patients are particularly vulnerable to problems with their …

Prescription of medicines is a fundamental component of the care of older people, but
evidence suggests that pharmacotherapy in this population is often inappropriate …

Background Drug-related problems (DRP) following hospital discharge are common among
elderly patients using multiple drugs for the treatment of chronic diseases. The aim of this …

Background: Hospital readmission rates are increasingly used as a measure of healthcare
quality. Medicines are the most common therapeutic intervention but estimating the …

Objectives To determine the incidence, severity, and preventability of and risk factors for
medication‐related harm (MRH) in community‐dwelling older adults after hospital …

Older adults are at high risk for gaps in care as they move between health care providers
and settings during the course of illness, such as following hospital discharge. These gaps …