Trends in Coprescription Among Taiwanese Children from 2002 to 2012.
J Multidiscip Healthc
; 16: 4307-4320, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-38169977
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
Coprescription means that patients use different prescription medications at the same time, which can lead to polypharmacy and subsequent complications. In Taiwan, prescriptions can be ordered by Western physicians, traditional Chinese physicians and dentists. It is essential to disclose the trends in coprescription to prevent possible polypharmacy among children. Patients andMethods:
We used the Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2000 in Taiwan. Children <18 years old who had coprescription from 2002 to 2012 are included. The odds ratio and 95% confidence interval are estimated by a logistic regression model to evaluate the correlation between basic characteristics and coprescription.Results:
A total of 44,801 children are included in the analysis. The numbers of children with coprescription and the numbers of coprescriptions ordered for children increased with calendar years. Children aged 3-5 year and 6-8 years constituted the majority of coprescriptions, while those aged <3 years constituted the minority of coprescriptions. Compared to those in the Western medication-alone group, aged 3-5 years and children who lived in central and southern Taiwan are more likely to have coprescription.Conclusion:
Coprescription among Taiwanese children is not uncommon. Healthcare providers, policymakers and parents should be aware of the real coprescription situation among the children.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Multidiscip Healthc
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Taiwan