Number (mean (SD)) of inappropriate prescriptions
| Pre-intervention | Post-intervention | Intervention effect (95% CI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of inappropriate prescriptions according to diagnosis | ||||
| Group I | 27.6 (2.1) | 27.2 (2.6) | ||
| Group II | 26.8 (3.9) | 22.6 (1.1) | 3.8 (−1.2 to 8.8) | 0.127 |
| Group III | 28.0 (2.5) | 16.0 (2.6) | 11.6 (6.6 to 16.7) | <0.001 |
| Group IV | 29.2 (0.8) | 14.6 (2.5) | 14.2 (9.2 to 19.2) | <0.001 |
| Number of prescriptions with inappropriate dose and/or duration of therapy | ||||
| Group I | 29.6 (0.5) | 29.8 (0.4) | ||
| Group II | 29.4 (1.3) | 26.4 (4.0) | 3.2 (0.3 to 6.1) | 0.034 |
| Group III | 29.4 (1.3) | 20.0 (2.0) | 9.6 (6.7 to 12.5) | <0.001 |
| Group IV | 29.4 (1.3) | 18.4 (1.6) | 11.2 (8.3 to 14.1) | <0.001 |