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Unadjusted study outcomes overall and by medication dispensing group (N = 2704)
| Outcome | Overall, no. (%) | Nondispensed PIM, no. (%) (n = 1331) | Dispensed PIM, no. (%) (n = 1373) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, fracture, or injury | 117 (4.3) | 70 (5.3) | 47 (3.4) | 0.019 |
| Cognitive impairment | 122 (4.5) | 59 (4.4) | 63 (4.6) | 0.842 |
PIM = potentially inappropriate medication.
