Protocol for a process evaluation of an external pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a theory-based intervention to improve appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care: the PolyPrime study

Protocol for a process evaluation of an external pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a theory-based intervention to improve appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care: the PolyPrime study

Abstract Background The PolyPrime intervention is a theory-based intervention aimed at improving appropriate polypharmacy in older people (aged ≥65 years) in primary care. The intervention consists of an online video which demonstrates how general practitioners (GPs) can prescribe appropriate polyph...

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Main Authors: Audrey Rankin, Gerard J. Molloy, Cathal A. Cadogan, Heather E. Barry, Ashleigh Gorman, Cristín Ryan, Alan Ferrett, Pat McCarthy, Gerard J. Gormley, Tom Fahey, Carmel M. Hughes, On behalf of the PolyPrime team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Polypharmacy
Behaviour change
Primary care
General practice
Complex intervention
Older people
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05410-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05410-6

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