Qualitative analysis reveals PCPs need support for deprescribing opioids in older adults with chronic pain.
PCPs reported that they would often initiate opioid deprescribing conversations with older adults, but were less confident in managing older adults with signs of OUD. PCPs require additional support to implement successful conversations on opioid deprescribing with older adults.
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