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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/125194| Title: | A short survey about drug deprescribing |
| Authors: | Camilleri, Doriella Farrugia, Francesca Gauci, Marise Ferry, Peter |
| Keywords: | Deprescriptions Polypharmacy Geriatrics -- Malta Medical care surveys -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2024 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta. Medical School |
| Citation: | Camilleri, D., Farrugia, F., Gauci, M., & Ferry, P. (2024). A short survey about drug deprescribing. Malta Medical Journal, 36(3), 18-22. |
| Abstract: | AIM: The main purpose of the survey is to discover practices about deprescribing of potentially inappropriate polypharmacy among doctors working within the Department of Geriatric Medicine in Malta. METHODS: An online questionnaire was distributed via electronic mail to all doctors more senior than foundation year 1 working within the mentioned department between August and September 2021. RESULTS: A response rate of 54% was obtained. Just over half of the participants admitted to deprescribe at every opportunity, with psychiatric medications being mostly deprescribed. One of the commonest reasons for deprescribing included medication not indicated. Lack of knowledge about the reason for prescription and being prescribed by others were primary barriers to deprescribing. The role of a clinical pharmacist and need for a guideline was reflected in the results. CONCLUSION: The importance of deprescribing is appreciated by many doctors working in geriatrics in Malta, but there is still room for improvement. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/125194 |
| Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 36, Issue 3 |
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