Table 1 Characteristics of the study participants (n = 670)
From: Errors in medication history at hospital admission: prevalence and predicting factors
Age, mean, in years (SD) | 81 (10) |
|---|---|
Sex, % female | 53% |
Number of drugs at admission, median (IQR) | |
Regular use | 7 (5-11) |
As needed | 1 (0-2) |
Patients using a multi-dose system (ApoDos®), % of patients | 21% |
Length of stay in the ward, median days (IQR) | 8 (4-12) |
Number of drugs at discharge, median (IQR) | |
Regular use | 8 (5-11) |
As needed | 1 (1-3) |