Handling polypharmacy –a qualitative study using focus group interviews with older patients, their relatives, and healthcare professionals

Handling polypharmacy –a qualitative study using focus group interviews with older patients, their relatives, and healthcare professionals

Abstract Background On average, older patients use five or more medications daily. A consequence is an increased risk of adverse drug reactions, interactions, or medication errors. Therefore, it is important to understand the challenges experienced by the patients, relatives, and healthcare professi...

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Main Authors: Thorbjørn Hougaard Mikkelsen, Jens Søndergaard, Niels Kristian Kjaer, Jesper Bo Nielsen, Jesper Ryg, Lene Juel Kjeldsen, Christian Backer Mogensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Polypharmacy
Older people
Non-adherence
Adverse drug interactions
Medication errors
Experiences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04131-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04131-6

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