Physician-reported barriers and facilitators to thyroid hormone deprescribing in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thyroid hormone is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. Misuse of and overtreatment with thyroid hormone is common in older adults and can lead to cardiovascular and skeletal adverse events. Even though deprescribing can reduce inappropriate care, no studies have yet explored specific barriers and facilitators to guide thyroid hormone deprescribing in older adults (defined as discontinuation of thyroid hormone when initiated without an appropriate indication or dose reduction in those overtreated).

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 endocrinologists, geriatricians, and primary care physicians who prescribe thyroid hormone. Interviews were completed between July 2020 and December 2021 via two-way video conferenc

SUBMITTER: Moretti B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11828684 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature