Computerised decision to reduce inappropriate medication in the elderly: a systematic review with meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Life expectancy continues to increase in developed countries. Elderly people are more likely to consume more medications and become vulnerable to age-related changes in drugs' pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Recent studies have identified opportunities and barriers for deprescribing potentially inappropriate medications. It has already been demonstrated that computerised decision support systems can reduce physician orders for unnecessary tests. We will systematically review the available literature to understand if computerised decision support is effective in reducing the use of potentially inappropriate medications, thus having an impact on health outcomes.

Methods and analysis

A systematic review will be conducted using MEDLINE, CENTRAL, EMBASE and We

SUBMITTER: Monteiro L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5829874 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature