Supporting conversations about medicines and deprescribing: GPs' perspectives on a Medicines Conversation Guide

Kristie Rebecca Weir; Carissa Bonner; Vasi Naganathan; Chun Wah Michael Tam; Debbie Rigby; Andrew J McLachlan; Jesse Jansen

doi:10.1093/ijpp/riac088

Supporting conversations about medicines and deprescribing: GPs' perspectives on a Medicines Conversation Guide

Kristie Rebecca Weir^*, Carissa Bonner, Vasi Naganathan, Chun Wah Michael Tam, Debbie Rigby, Andrew J McLachlan, Jesse Jansen

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	102-105
Number of pages	4
Journal	International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Volume	31
Issue number	1
Early online date	22 Nov 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riac088
Publication status	Published - 13 Mar 2023

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