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Prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) during the study
| Admission (%) | Hospitalization (%) | Discharge (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (N = 187) | 43.3 | 46.0 | 31.0* |
| Intervention group (n = 94) | 43.6 | 43.6 | 21.3** |
| Control group (n = 93) | 43.0 | 48.4 | 40.9 |
*p < 0.05 compared between the prevalence of PIMs on discharge and on admission
**p = 0.036 compared between intervention group and control group on discharge
