Deprescribing as an Opportunity to Facilitate Patient-Centered Care: A Qualitative Study of General Practitioners and Pharmacists in Japan.

ABSTRACT: Deprescribing has recently been applied to address polypharmacy, particularly among older adults. However, the characteristics of deprescribing that are likely to improve health outcomes have not been well studied. This study explored the experiences and perspectives of general practitioners and pharmacists with regard to deprescribing in older adults with multimorbidity. A qualitative study was conducted involving eight semi-structured focus group interviews with 35 physicians and pharmacists from hospitals, clinics, and community pharmacies. Thematic analysis was applied to identify themes using the theory of planned behavior as a guide. The results illustrated a metacognitive process, as well as influencing factors, through which healthcare providers commit to shared decision making for

SUBMITTER: Ie K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9962748 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature