ADE-RED Score for Predicting ADE-Related Hospitalizations in ED Patients

Adverse drug events (ADEs) are unwanted effects caused by medications, which can sometimes lead to hospital admissions. This study focuses on a tool called ADE-RED, designed to predict the risk of hospitalization due to ADEs for patients visiting the emergency department (ED). The tool is particularly useful for identifying high-risk patients, considering factors like age, use of multiple medications, specific high-risk medications, previous ED visits, existing health conditions, and the reason for the current visit. The goal is to improve patient care and reduce the number of preventable ADE-related hospitalizations, which can cause additional harm and cost to patients. In this observational study, the ADE-RED score is used to identify patients at high risk for ADE-related hospitalizations. When a patient scores 12 or more, ED pharmacists perform a thorough review of the patient's medications and make necessary recommendations to the medical team. The primary outcome of the study is to compare the incidence of ADE-related readmissions within 30 days of a prior ED visit using the ADE-RED score, with the incidence observed in other facilities within the Methodist Health System. This comparison helps evaluate the effectiveness of the ADE-RED score in predicting and reducing ADE-related hospital readmissions.