Factors influencing central nervous system medication deprescribing and behavior change in hospitalized older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Central nervous system (CNS) medications are linked to higher morbidity and mortality in older adults. Hospitalization allows for deprescribing opportunities. This qualitative study investigates clinician and patient perspectives on CNS medication deprescribing during hospitalization using a behavioral change framework, aiming to inform interventions and identify recommendations to enhance hospital deprescribing processes.

Methods

This qualitative study focused on hospitalists, primary care providers, pharmacists, and patients aged ≥60 years hospitalized on a general medicine service and prescribed ≥1 CNS medications. Using semi-structured interviews and focus groups, we aimed to evaluate patient medication knowledge, prior deprescribing experiences, and decision-

SUBMITTER: Pavon JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323177 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature