Akkawi, Muhammad Eid and Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki and Md Aris, Mohd Aznan (2019) Does inappropriate prescribing affect elderly patients’ quality of life? A study from a Malaysian tertiary hospital. Quality of Life Research, 28 (7). pp. 1913-1920. ISSN 0962-9343 E-ISSN 1573-2649
|
PDF (MYRA)
- Supplemental Material
Download (446kB) | Preview |
|
|
PDF (SCOPUS)
- Supplemental Material
Download (264kB) | Preview |
|
|
PDF (WOS)
- Supplemental Material
Download (321kB) | Preview |
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate the association between potentially inappropriate medication (PIM)/potential prescribing omission (PPO) and the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among community-dwelling hospitalized elderly patients. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that took place in a Malaysian tertiary hospital. Patients ≥ 65 years old with at least one medication on admission were recruited. The patients’ prehospitalization medications were reviewed to identify PIMs/PPOs using version 2 of the STOPP/START criteria. HRQoL was assessed using the EuroQol-5 dimensions (EQ-5D) and EuroQol-visual analog scale (EQ-VAS). The association between the presence of PIM/PPO and the patients’ HRQoL was analyzed using Chi-square and Mann–Whitney U tests. Multiple linear regression models were applied to determine the effect of exposure to PIM/PPO on the patients’ HRQoL, adjusting for confounders. Results: Out of 517 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, 502 patients (97%) accepted to be involved in the study and completed the HRQoL questionnaire. The mean (SD) age was 72.4 (5.9) years. 393 (78.3%) of the patients had problems in at least one EQ-5D dimension with pain/discomfort problem being the most reported complaint. The mean (SD) values of the EQ-5D index and the EQ-VAS were 0.734 (0.214) and 59.6 (14.2), respectively, which are lower than those seen in the general Malaysian population. PIM and PPO were found in 28.5% and 45.6% of the patients, respectively. No significant differences were found in the EQ-5D dimensions, EQ-5D index and EQ-VAS between patients who had PIM/PPO and those who did not. Age, sex, and comorbidities were significantly associated with the patients’ HRQoL. Conclusion: PIM and PPO are not uncommon among hospitalized elderly patients; however, it does not significantly affect their HRQoL as measured by the EQ-5D-3L instrument. © 2019, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | 7211/79913 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Elderly patients, EQ-5D-3L, Health-related quality of life, Hospitalization, Potentially inappropriate prescribing |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Pharmacy Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmacy Practice |
| Depositing User: | Professor Dr. Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Mar 2020 22:01 |
| Last Modified: | 10 May 2020 21:45 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/79913 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
Download Statistics
Download Statistics