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Prescriber barriers and enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications in adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis

BMJ Open · 2014 · Vol. 4(12) · pp. e006544–e006544
Kristen AndersonDanielle A StowasserChristopher FreemanIan Scott

Abstract

A multitude of highly interdependent factors shape prescribers' behaviour towards continuing or discontinuing PIMs. A full understanding of prescriber barriers and enablers to changing prescribing behaviour is critical to the development of targeted interventions aimed at deprescribing PIMs and reducing the risk of iatrogenic harm.

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesAntibiotic Use and ResistanceMedication Adherence and ComplianceMedicineThematic analysisThematic mapAlternative medicineMEDLINEFamily medicineMedical educationQualitative researchPathology

MeSH terms

AdultClinical CompetenceDecision MakingHumansInappropriate PrescribingPatient Safety

Funding

  • Medical Research Council
  • National Health and Medical Research Council
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