Publications by authors named "Tiffany Lew"
Res Social Adm Pharm
July 2017
Article Synopsis
- Hospitalizations for heart failure often lead to changes in medication regimens, which can complicate treatment and potentially heighten the risk of readmission or emergency department visits.
- A study involving 174 U.S. Veterans with heart failure found that 36% experienced readmission or ED visits within 90 days, with an average increase in medication complexity noted during their hospital stay.
- While increases in medication regimen complexity (MRC) were linked to slightly lower odds of readmission, these findings were not statistically significant, suggesting more research is needed to understand the impact of medication changes on patient outcomes.
