Factors supporting optimisation of psychotropic deprescribing in people with intellectual disabilities within the UK: a modified Delphi study.

ABSTRACT: Overprescribing psychotropic medication for people with intellectual disabilities increases the risk of adverse effects and has prompted deprescribing initiatives internationally. However, factors that support optimal psychotropic deprescribing in this population remain unclear. The aim of this study is to develop consensus within the UK about factors supporting optimal psychotropic deprescribing using an online Delphi study. A modified Delphi study with two rounds was distributed via Qualtrics^XM to a panel of UK healthcare professionals working with people with intellectual disabilities. Thirty-four factors derived from research were presented in round 1 and rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale. Ten factors were presented in round 2 comprising of items not achieving ≥85% consen

SUBMITTER: Adams D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12402727 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature