Patient Perceptions of Opioids and Benzodiazepines and Attitudes Toward Deprescribing.
Casey J KelleyJoshua D NiznikStefanie P FerreriCourtney SchlusserLori T ArmisteadTamera D HughesCristine B HenageJan Busby-WhiteheadEllen RobertsPublished in: Drugs & aging (2023)
Our findings indicate that patients are open to deprescribing opioids and BZDs under certain circumstances, but overall remain hesitant with a lack of enthusiasm for alternative treatments. Future studies should focus on supportive approaches to alleviate older adults' deprescribing concerns.