Deprescribing in older adults in a French community: a questionnaire study on patients’ beliefs and attitudes
Thibaut Geremie,
Candy Guiguet-Auclair,
Marie Laure Laroche
et al.
Abstract:Background
General practitioners (GPs) have a central role to play on reduction of polypharmacy and deprescribing. This study aimed to assess beliefs and attitudes towards deprescribing in patients, aged 65 years or older in primary care, and to identify factors associated with deprescribing and their willingness to stop medication.
Methods
A questionnaire study was performed between 23 May and 29 July 2022 on patients aged 65 years or older attend… Show more
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