Community pharmacists as catalysts for deprescribing: An exploratory study using quality improvement processes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is growing international emphasis on deprescribing, involving the monitored reduction or stopping of medications that are no longer needed or that cause more harm than benefits, especially for the elderly. Community pharmacists are well positioned to partner with patients and their other health care providers in facilitating deprescribing activities.

Objective

To build community pharmacists' capacity to integrate deprescribing into their daily practices through training and workflow strategies.

Methods

This study used an exploratory mixed-methods (primarily qualitative) design. Staff at 4 Ontario pharmacies were trained to use deprescribing guidelines. Qualitative data were collected through field observations, notes from advisory group meetings and d

SUBMITTER: Farrell B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6966265 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature