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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pharmacy2024

Identification of seniors at risk (ISAR) score and potentially inappropriate prescribing: a retrospective cohort study.

Julien Bamps, Sophie Lelubre, Anne-Sophie Cauchies, Anne Devillez, Carole Almpanis, Stéphanie Patris

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Article in International journal of clinical pharmacy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07282379 (DETECTION OF ISAR-FLAGGED AT-RISK MEDICATION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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NCT07282379 not yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Detection of isar-flagged at-risk medication in the emergency department (disarmed)

TypeobservationalSponsorPharmacie des Hopitaux de l'Est LemaniqueRan2026 to 2026Enrolled300ConditionsFrailty, Emergency Department Visit, Elderly, Drug Drug InteractionArmsPharmaceutical analysis based on the Electronic Patient Record
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Julien BampsClinical Pharmacy Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons (UMONS), Chemin du Champ de Mars, 25, Bât. 6, 7000, Mons, Belgium. julien.bamps@umons.ac.be.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1993-6493
Sophie LelubreClinical Pharmacy Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons (UMONS), Chemin du Champ de Mars, 25, Bât. 6, 7000, Mons, Belgium.
Anne-Sophie CauchiesPharmacy, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Mons, Belgium.
Anne DevillezPharmacy, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Mons, Belgium.
Carole AlmpanisGeriatric Unit, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Mons, Belgium.
Stéphanie PatrisClinical Pharmacy Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons (UMONS), Chemin du Champ de Mars, 25, Bât. 6, 7000, Mons, Belgium.

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Abstract

backgroundPotentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) is usually associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes. It is therefore important to identify PIP in older adults. However, there are no clear prioritisation strategies to select patients requiring prescription reviews.

aimThe aim of this study was to assess the association between the identification of seniors at risk (ISAR) score and the number of PIPs.

methodA 12-month retrospective hospital-based study was conducted. PIPs, including potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and potential prescribing omissions (PPOs), were detected using the STOPP/START tool. Multivariate linear regressions were conducted to identify factors associated with the number of PIPs. Sensitivity, specificity, Youden index, and ROC curve were calculated to determine the predictive power of ISAR score.

resultsThis study included 266 records. The analysis led to the detection of 420 PIMs and 210 PPOs, with a prevalence of 80.1% and 54.9%, respectively. Multivariate linear regression revealed that the ISAR score (p = 0.041), and the number of medications (p < 0.001) were determinants of PIP. The number of medications remained the sole determinant of the number of PIMs (p < 0.001), while living in a nursing home was the only determinant of the number of PPOs (p = 0.036).

conclusionThe study showed that the ISAR score and the number of medications were independently associated with the number of PIPs. Considering the use of the ISAR score and the number of medications may be useful strategies to prioritise patients for whom prescribing appropriateness should be assessed using explicit criteria.

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Inappropriate PrescribingPotentially Inappropriate Medication ListAgedAged, 80 and overCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsAgedPolypharmacyPotentially inappropriate prescribingSTOPP/START criteria

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