Are the deprescribing guidelines for proton pump inhibitors in palliative care applicable? A monocentric observational study
Adrien Evin,
Claire Denis,
Pierre Nizet
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly prescribed medications. The aim of this study was to assess the appropriateness of prescribing PPIs in the palliative care unit on admission and during hospitalisation to determine the applicability of deprescribing recommendations.MethodsA monocentric observational study was conducted over a 6-month period in 2020 in a university palliative care unit. Data on indication, starting date, dose and posology were collected at discharge from the me… Show more
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