Aims The aim of this study was to identify what definitions have been published for the term
'deprescribing', and determine whether a unifying definition could be reached. A secondary …

Objective To synthesise qualitative studies that explore prescribers' perceived barriers and
enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) chronically prescribed …

Background Healthcare professionals are often reluctant to deprescribe fall-risk-increasing
drugs (FRIDs). Lack of knowledge and skills form a significant barrier and furthermore, there …

Background Polypharmacy and use of inappropriate medications have been linked to
increased risk of falls, hospitalizations, cognitive impairment, and death. The primary …

Deprescribing can be defined as the process of withdrawal or dose reduction of medications
which are considered inappropriate in an individual. The aim of this narrative review is to …

The use of multiple medicines (polypharmacy) is increasingly common in middle-aged and
older populations. Ensuring the correct balance between the prescribing of 'many'drugs and …

Too much medicine in older people? Deprescribing through shared decision making Page 1 Too
much medicine in older people? Deprescribing through shared decision making Jansen and …

Importance Use of harmful and/or unnecessary medications in older adults is prevalent. This
can lead to avoidable harms such as adverse drug reactions, falls, hospitalization, and …

Background Knowledge of consumer (patient and caregiver) attitudes is essential for
conducting medication optimization in practice. Objectives The aim of this study was to …

PURPOSE Avoidable hospitalizations due to adverse drug events and high-risk prescribing
are common in older people. Primary care physicians prescribe most on-going medicines …