Publications by authors named "Vorawee Varavithya"
Eur J Clin Pharmacol
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the link between potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and hospitalization rates among elderly patients in Thailand, focusing on patients over 60 years old who visited Thammasat University Hospital in 2015.
- Out of 32,261 patients analyzed, 63.98% were identified as PIM users, with proton-pump inhibitors being the most commonly prescribed PIM, leading to a 1.31 times higher risk of hospitalization.
- The research suggests that physicians should consider alternative medications to PIMs and monitor patients closely for any related health issues, especially given that older age, male gender, and polypharmacy also contribute to increased hospitalization rates.
