Supporting conversations about medicines and deprescribing: GPs' perspectives on a Medicines Conversation Guide.
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PubMed ID
36413580
Description
OBJECTIVES
To explore GP perspectives on a Medicines Conversation Guide to support deprescribing communication.
METHODS
Semistructured interviews with GPs from Australia (n = 32). Participants were purposively sampled with varying experiences and locations. Transcribed audio recordings of interviews were coded using framework analysis.
KEY FINDINGS
Most GPs stated they would use the Guide in consultation with an older patient to discuss medications. The strengths of the Guide included empowering the patient voice on an important topic. Limitations included time and complex concepts.
CONCLUSIONS
Overall, the Medicines Conversation Guide was perceived by GPs to be a useful communication tool to support discussions about deprescribing with patients.
To explore GP perspectives on a Medicines Conversation Guide to support deprescribing communication.
METHODS
Semistructured interviews with GPs from Australia (n = 32). Participants were purposively sampled with varying experiences and locations. Transcribed audio recordings of interviews were coded using framework analysis.
KEY FINDINGS
Most GPs stated they would use the Guide in consultation with an older patient to discuss medications. The strengths of the Guide included empowering the patient voice on an important topic. Limitations included time and complex concepts.
CONCLUSIONS
Overall, the Medicines Conversation Guide was perceived by GPs to be a useful communication tool to support discussions about deprescribing with patients.
Date of Publication
2023-03-13
Publication Type
Article
Keyword(s)
Deprescribing communication decision making medications older adults
Language(s)
en
Contributor(s)
Bonner, Carissa | |
Naganathan, Vasi | |
Tam, Chun Wah Michael | |
Rigby, Debbie | |
McLachlan, Andrew J | |
Jansen, Jesse |
Additional Credits
Series
International journal of pharmacy practice
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISSN
2042-7174
Access(Rights)
open.access