Mobile applications on app stores for deprescribing: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Deprescribing is an evidence-based intervention to reduce potentially inappropriate medication use. Yet its implementation faces barriers including inadequate resources, training and time. Mobile applications (apps) on app stores could address some barriers by offering educational content and interactive features for medication assessment and deprescribing guidance. A scoping review was undertaken to examine existing deprescribing apps, identifying features including interactive and artificial intelligence (AI) elements. A comprehensive search was conducted in August 2023 to identify mobile apps with deprescribing content within the Apple and Google Play Stores. The apps found were screened for inclusion, and data on their features were extracted. Quality assessment was undertaken using th

SUBMITTER: Okati L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11671330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature