Theoretically derived interventions aimed at improving appropriate polypharmacy in primary care: A systematic review

• Main Authors: Ashleigh Gorman (Author), Audrey Rankin (Author), Carmel Hughes (Author), Máire O'Dwyer (Author), Cristín Ryan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Polypharmacy (the use of multiple medications) is common in older patients and achieving a balance between appropriate and inappropriate polypharmacy is a challenge routinely faced by prescribers. It is recommended to incorporate the use of theory when developing complex interventions, b...