Status:
COMPLETED
An Intervention Study to Reduce Drug-related Problems and Readmissions Among Old People With Dementia
Lead Sponsor:
Umeå University
Conditions:
Cognitive Impairment
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled study is to investigate if medication reviews performed by a clinical pharmacist as part of a ward team can reduce drug related problems and reduce readmissions t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with dementia or cognitive impairment
- Patients ≥ 65 years
Exclusion
- Patients previously admitted to the study wards during the study period
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
460 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01504672
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
August 1 2015
Last Update
November 9 2021
Active Locations (2)
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1
County hospital of Skellefteå
Skellefteå, Sweden, 931 86
2
Umeå University Hospital
Umeå, Sweden, 901 85