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Elderly patients and the idea of having medication deprescribed: a mixed method study in Portuguese primary health care [PDF]

, 2021
Introduction Deprescribing is the process of tapering or stopping medications aiming at improving patient outcomes and optimising current therapy. Some studies tried to identify which patients will have inappropriate medication deprescribed, but none ...
Santiago, Luiz Miguel de Mendonça Soares, Simões, Pedro Augusto Gomes Rodrigues Marques, Xavier, Beatriz de Oliveira   +2 more
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Deprescription: The prescription metabolism

Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, 2016
Deprescribing is a structured approach to drug discontinuation. An alternative suggested term is "prescription metabolism." The major aim of deprescription is to purge the drug(s) considered unwanted in a given patient, especially in the elderly patients with multiple comorbidities or in those suffering from chronic disease.
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To know the elderly’s ideas and attitudes about polypharmacy and deprescribing: a qualitative study [PDF]

, 2021
Introduction: The prevalence of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications is considered high in the elderly, making them vulnerable to adverse drug events.
Foreman, Nicole Isabel Vicente
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Medical practitioners’ experiences and considerations when managing sleep medication for adolescents and young adults

Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
Introduction The prevalence of sleep disorders and use of sleep medication, particularly melatonin, are rising among adolescents and young adults (13–24 years).
Nanna Maria Andersen, Ásthildur Árnadóttir, Tora Grauers Willadsen, Gritt Overbeck   +3 more
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Benzodiazepines Withdrawal: Initial Outcomes and Long-Term Impact on Falls in a French Nursing Home

Pharmacy, 2018
Long-term use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) is known to induce tolerance and dependence, and increase the risk of falls-related injuries in older adults.
Hervé Javelot, Anne Marquis, Emilie Antoine-Bernard, Jean Grandidier, Luisa Weiner, Thierry Javelot, Bruno Michel   +6 more
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Pharmacist Intervention in Portuguese Older Adult Care [PDF]

, 2022
Healthy ageing has become one of the most significant challenges in a society with an increasing life expectancy. Older adults have a greater prevalence of chronic disease, with the need for multiple medications to appropriately control these issues.
Bell, Victoria, Lemos, Luís Pedro, Mascarenhas-Melo, Filipa, Rodrigues, Ana Rita, Teixeira-Lemos, Edite   +4 more
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Deprescription—Remove the Barriers

Journal of Enam Medical College, 2020
Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2020; 10(1): 4 ...
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Rationalizing Proton Pump Inhibitor Use: Southeast Asia Consensus Recommendations

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are integral to managing many gastrointestinal conditions. However, the prevalent inappropriate PPI prescription across Southeast Asia (SEA) is concerning. Given the absence of locally tailored recommendations to inform clinical practice, this consensus document aims to provide recommendations ...
Somchai Leelakusolvong, Tju Siang Chua, Duc Trong Quach, Andrew Ming‐Liang Ong, Ari Fahrial Syam, Augusto Jose G. Galang, Wee Kooi Cheah, Hang Viet Dao, Jose D. Sollano, Kalwinder Singh Khaira, Phuripong Kijdamrongthum, Rahela Ambaras Khan, Sakkarin Chirapongsathorn, Yeong Yeh Lee   +13 more
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Deprescripción en personas mayores: es el momento de pasar a la acción

Atención Primaria, 2022
Resumen: El uso de fármacos conlleva innegables beneficios en las personas mayores, pero no está exento de efectos indeseables. La deprescripción es el proceso de revisión sistemática de la medicación con el objetivo de lograr la mejor relación riesgo ...
Rosa Ana García Pliego, José Miguel Baena Díez, Yolanda Herreros Herreros, Miguel Ángel Acosta Benito   +3 more
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Attitudes, Beliefs and Perceptions of Medication Prescribing for Older First Nations Peoples: A Scoping Review

Australasian Journal on Ageing, Volume 45, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore what is known about the attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of appropriate prescribing from the view of older First Nations Peoples (aged 45 years or older, residing in the community or residential care), substitute decision‐makers and health‐care professionals working with First Nations Peoples.
Nicola Franks, Karl McDermott, Karen Carlisle, Sarah Russell, Valda Wallace, Edward Strivens   +5 more
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