Views of key stakeholders on deprescribing preventive medication in people living with dementia: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As people get older, they tend to take more preventive medication such as statins, beta-blockers and anti-coagulants to help prolong their lives. The risks of taking medication can start to outweigh the benefits in older people, and whether those with comorbidities want to extend these years of poor health is another consideration. One-third of older people will develop dementia, and they may not have the mental capacity to decide whether to continue or withdraw preventive medication. In these cases, deprescribing is left to advocates, such as healthcare professionals and family members. This systematic review will look at the views of stakeholders, including advocates, people living with dementia and any other people involved in the decision-making process for depresc

SUBMITTER: Bates C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11950945 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature