Beliefs and attitudes of residents, family members and healthcare professionals regarding deprescribing in long-term care: a qualitative study.
Steven RoweNicole PittmanCatherine BalsomRebecca DrukenDeborah V KellyPublished in: International journal of clinical pharmacy (2022)
Residents, families, and HCPs are concerned about problems associated with polypharmacy in LTC and are willing to consider deprescribing. Barriers to deprescribing in LTC exist but are not insurmountable. Results provide valuable insight into strategies to optimize deprescribing interventions within LTC.