Designing a Primary Care-Based Deprescribing Intervention for Patients with Dementia and Multiple Chronic Conditions: a Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with dementia and multiple chronic conditions (MCC) frequently experience polypharmacy, increasing their risk of adverse drug events.

Objectives

To elucidate patient, family, and physician perspectives on medication discontinuation and recommended language for deprescribing discussions in order to inform an intervention to increase awareness of deprescribing among individuals with dementia and MCC, family caregivers and primary care physicians. We also explored participant views on culturally competent approaches to deprescribing.

Design

Qualitative approach based on semi-structured interviews with patients, caregivers, and physicians.

Participants

Patients aged ≥ 65 years with claims-based diagnosis of dementia, ≥ 1 additional chronic condi

SUBMITTER: Green AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7728901 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature