Barriers and enablers for deprescribing among older, multimorbid patients with polypharmacy: an explorative study from Switzerland
Abstract Background Polypharmacy is an increasing problem, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, especially in older, multimorbid patients. Consequently, there is a need for reduction of polypharmacy. The aim of this study was to explore attitudes, beliefs, and concerns towards deprescribing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-05-01
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Series: | BMC Family Practice |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-019-0953-4 |