The burden and risk factors for adverse drug events in older patients--a prospective cross-sectional study.
Tipping B, Kalula S, Badri M. The burden and risk factors for adverse drug events in older patients--a prospective cross-sectional study. S Afr Med J. 2006;96(12):1255-1259.
The researchers assessed adverse drug events (ADEs) in older patients presenting to a South African emergency department and identified factors associated with risk for ADEs, such as the type of drug, number of medications, and number of clinical problems.