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Predictors of medication refill–seeking behavior in the ED

Determine predictors of medication refill–seeking behavior in ED patients with chronic illness. Prospective cross-sectional ED survey conducted for 6 weeks. Public hospital ED (>140 000 visits per year). ED patients (>18 years) taking chronic medications for congestive heart failure, diabetes,...

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Published in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2005-07, Vol.23 (4), p.423-428
Main Authors: Miller, Adam H., Larkin, Gregory L., Jimenez, Claudie H.
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Language:English
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Summary:Determine predictors of medication refill–seeking behavior in ED patients with chronic illness. Prospective cross-sectional ED survey conducted for 6 weeks. Public hospital ED (>140 000 visits per year). ED patients (>18 years) taking chronic medications for congestive heart failure, diabetes, and/or hypertension. Of 1168 patients surveyed, 344 (29%) presented to the ED secondary to running out of medications and requiring a medication refill. Univariate predictors included age younger than 50 years, non-Hispanic ethnicity, low income (
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2005.01.009