Discussing proton pump inhibitor deprescribing: the views of Danish GPs and older patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deprescribing of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can be considered in situations where the drug may no longer be necessary; however, this requires a careful discussion between patients and healthcare providers, often general practitioners (GPs). The aim of our study was to explore how GPs discuss PPI deprescribing with patients and compare that to how older patients would like to discuss this decision.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with GPs (n = 11) and patients aged ≥65 years who were taking PPIs (n = 4). Analysis of interviews was based on systematic text condensation.

Results

We identified four main themes: (1) Reasons PPI deprescribing comes up, (2) Considering PPI deprescribing, (3) Discussion topics, and (4) I

SUBMITTER: Thompson W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7415175 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature