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A virtual breakthrough series collaborative to support deprescribing interventions across Veterans Affairs healthcare settings.

Kristin K PhillipsMarcia C MeccaAbigail M Baim-LanceGabrielle S SchillerJennifer A PruskowskiElizabeth C EllisDeylen S Aponte-RosarioAmanda L Federovich-HoganAnnette C KossifologosErica D MartinezKenneth S Boockvar
Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2023)
This virtual deprescribing collaborative aided in the successful implementation of both established and novel deprescribing practices across a variety of VA practice sites that care for older adults. The shared learning experience enhanced problem solving and allowed for interdisciplinary teamwork. Overall the collaborative was successful in improving polypharmacy for several thousand older adults.
Keyphrases
  • quality improvement
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • primary care
  • emergency department
  • health information
  • pain management