Barriers to effective prescribing in older adults: applying the theoretical domains framework in the ambulatory setting - a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the population ages, potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) in the older adults may become increasingly prevalent. This undermines patient safety and creates a potential source of major morbidity and mortality. Understanding the factors that influence prescribing behaviour may allow development of interventions to reduce PIP. The aim of this study is to apply the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to explore barriers to effective prescribing for older adults in the ambulatory setting.

Methods

A scoping review was performed based on the five-stage methodological framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley. From 30 Aug 2018 to 5 Sep 2018, we conducted our search on PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Web of Science. We al

SUBMITTER: Lau S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7650160 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature