Barriers and enablers for deprescribing among older, multimorbid patients with polypharmacy: an explorative study from Switzerland

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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Main Authors: Stefan Zechmann, Cosima Trueb, Fabio Valeri, Sven Streit, Oliver Senn, Stefan Neuner-Jehle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Conservatism
The burden of treatment
Devaluation
Trust
And relationship
Patient involvement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-019-0953-4

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