Association between older adults' socioeconomic status and their healthcare experiences, preferences, and attitudes towards deprescribing: a cross-sectional study in 14 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Socioeconomic status (SES) can influence health outcomes. Both SES and older age are associated with polypharmacy, health literacy, and quality of care. Understanding how SES influences healthcare experiences of older adults with polypharmacy can serve to inform future interventions aiming at optimising patient care. Therefore, we investigated the association between older patients' SES and their i) attitudes towards deprescribing, ii) satisfaction with medications, iii) self-rated health, iv) health literacy, and v) trust in their general practitioner (GP).

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, older patients with polypharmacy from 14 countries completed a survey on their attitudes towards deprescribing, healthcare experiences, and sociodemographic characteristi

SUBMITTER: Luthold RV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12502375 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature