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This research aims to understand older adults' attitudes towards medication deprescribing in Swedish primary care.

March 4, 2026

Patients' perspectives on deprescribing in swedish primary care: an exploratory survey study.

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This research aims to understand older adults' attitudes towards medication deprescribing in Swedish primary care.
Conducted an exploratory survey among older adults with polypharmacy
Examined willingness to deprescribe based on physician suggestions
Analyzed the role of GP support in the deprescribing decision-making process
Most respondents were open to deprescribing if recommended by their GP.
However, many did not wish to have any medications deprescribed.
Effective patient-GP communication was identified as crucial for successful deprescribing.

Abstract

While most older adults with polypharmacy in Swedish primary care would be willing to deprescribe if suggested by their physician, many did not want to have any medication deprescribed. This difference highlights the need to clarify patients' preferences when discussing medication changes. Support from the GP was identified as an important facilitator, demonstrating the importance of patient-GP communication and shared decision-making in deprescribing.

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Naldy Parodi López

Hans Thulesius

Stina Mannheimer

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

The University of Sydney

University of Bern

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