Older people’s attitudes towards deprescribing cardiometabolic medication

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Authors

Stijn Crutzen · University of Groningen

Jamila Abou · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Sanne Smits · University of Groningen

Gert Baas · SIR Institute for Pharmacy Practice and Policy

Jacqueline G. Hugtenburg · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Mette Heringa · Utrecht University

Petra Denig

Abstract

The majority of older people using cardiometabolic medication are willing to stop one of their medicines if their doctor said it was possible. Health care providers should take into account that patients perceive some of their medication as more appropriate than other medication when discussing deprescribing.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Medication Adherence and Compliance Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Geriatrics

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 366-366

DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02249-z

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