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Effectiveness of a multidisciplinary home-based medication review program in reducing healthcare utilization among older adult Singaporeans.
Kheng Yong Ong Mcvin Hua Heng Cheen Joanne Swee Gek Chng Li Li Chen Sock Mui Ng

Geriatr Gerontol Int

February 2017

Aim: The study aimed to: (i) evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary home-based medication review (HBMR) program in reducing hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits, cost of hospital admissions and length of stay (LOS); and (ii) determine the prevalence of drug-related problems (DRP) in elderly Singaporeans.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was carried out at an academic medical center in Singapore. Patients referred between 1 March 2011 and 31 December 2012 were included.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Joanne Swee Gek Chng"

  • - Joanne Swee Gek Chng's research primarily focuses on improving healthcare outcomes for older adults through innovative interventions, particularly in the realm of medication management.
  • - Her study on the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary home-based medication review program revealed that such programs can significantly reduce healthcare utilization, including hospital admissions and emergency department visits, among older Singaporeans.
  • - Additionally, her research sheds light on the prevalence of drug-related problems in this demographic, emphasizing the need for tailored healthcare strategies to enhance the well-being of elderly patients.

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