Abstract
This study investigated causes of hospitalizations due to adverse drug events (ADEs) and falls among patients at a nonprofit Visiting Nurse Association, over 1 year, using a retrospective record review ( n = 50). Findings revealed that 42 hospitalizations occurred related to hypo-/hyperglycemia ( n = 1), ADEs ( n = 10), and falls ( n = 31). Patients experienced medication side effects such as bradycardia, hypotension, hemorrhage, electrolyte imbalances, and syncope contributing to ADEs and resulting in potentially preventable hospitalizations.
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