Stakeholders' perspectives about challenges, strategies and outcomes of importance associated with adherence to appropriate polypharmacy in older patients - A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older patients experience challenges when taking polypharmacy. Studies have applied different interventions to improve adherence to polypharmacy. However, inconsistencies in outcomes have impeded the synthesis of evidence. To generate high-quality studies and selectively report outcomes, a Core Outcome Set (COS) is advocated.

Objectives

This study explored stakeholders' perspectives about the challenges older patients face when taking polypharmacy, strategies to overcome each challenge, and outcomes of importance that may contribute to COS development.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with academics, healthcare professionals, and public participants. A series of open-ended questions investigated challenges with adherence to polypharmacy in

SUBMITTER: Al Shaker HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327598 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature