Physician perspectives on statin continuation and discontinuation in older adults in primary cardiovascular prevention: a qualitative methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In the context of limited evidence on statin use in primary cardiovascular prevention in older adults, we assessed physician perspectives on decision-making about statin continuation or discontinuation in this population.

Design

Qualitative descriptive approach including four focus groups. Inductive and deductive thematic analysis.

Setting and participants

18 physicians including two neurologists, three cardiologists, seven hospital internists and six primary care providers (PCPs) recruited at a hospital and primary care practices in the area of Bern in Switzerland.

Results

Concerning knowledge about statins in older adults, physicians reported defining if a patient is treated for primary or secondary prevention as challenging and that lack of eviden

SUBMITTER: Marti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11474683 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature