Use of MedSafer electronic decision support for deprescribing in patients on hemodialysis: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Émilie Bortolussi-Courval (Author), Jimmy J. Lee (Author), Emilie Trinh (Author), Lisa M. McCarthy (Author), M. Battistella (Author), Ryan Hanula (Author), Todd C. Lee (Author), Kathleen Rice (Author), Emily G. McDonald (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Patients on dialysis are commonly prescribed multiple medications (polypharmacy), many of which are potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs). PIMs are associated with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and hospitalization. Deprescribing is a promising intervention to reduce PIMs.M...