Outcomes of deprescribing interventions in older patients with life-limiting illness and limited life expectancy: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Older patients with life-limiting illness (LLI) and limited life expectancy (LLE) continue to receive potentially inappropriate medicines, consequently deprescribing is often necessary. However, deprescribing in this population can be complex and challenging. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the evidence for outcomes of deprescribing interventions in older patients with LLI and LLE.

Methods

Studies on deprescribing intervention and their outcomes in age ≥65 years with LLI and LLE were searched using PubMed, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO and Google Scholar. Medication appropriateness was primary outcome, while clinical and cost-related outcomes were secondary. Eligibility, data extraction and quality assessment were followed

SUBMITTER: Shrestha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7495295 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature