Exposure to Potentially Harmful Drug–Disease Interactions in Older Community‐Dwelling Veterans Based on the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set Quality Measure: Who Is at Risk?

Abstract

The prevalence of Rx-DIS was common in older VA outpatients. Future studies should examine the risk of Rx-DIS exposure on health outcomes using separate analyses for each type of Rx-DIS separately before combining all Rx-DIS into a single measure of exposure. Studies that examine the effectiveness of interventions to reduce Rx-DIS exposure will also be helpful in improving the quality of care for older adults.