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Identification of behaviour change techniques in deprescribing interventions: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Overview of attention for article published in British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, September 2018
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Title
Identification of behaviour change techniques in deprescribing interventions: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
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British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, September 2018
DOI 10.1111/bcp.13742
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Christina R. Hansen, Denis O'Mahony, Patricia M. Kearney, Laura J. Sahm, Shane Cullinan, C.J.A. Huibers, Stefanie Thevelin, Anne W.S. Rutjes, Wilma Knol, Sven Streit, Stephen Byrne

Abstract

Deprescribing interventions safely and effectively optimise medication use in older people. However, questions remain about which componentsof interventions are key to effectively reduce inappropriate medication use. This systematic review examines the behaviour change techniques (BCTs) of deprescribing interventions and summarises intervention effectiveness on medication use and inappropriate prescribing. MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science and Academic Search Complete and grey literature were searched for relevant literature. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included if they reported on interventions in people aged ≥65 years. The BCT taxonomy was used to identify BCTs frequently observed in deprescribing interventions. Effectiveness of interventions on inappropriate medication use was summarised in meta-analyses. Medication appropriateness was assessed in according to STOPP criteria, Beers' criteria and national or local guidelines Between study heterogeneity was evaluated by I-squared and Chi-squared statistics. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration Tool for randomised controlled studies. Of the 1561 records identified, 25 studies were included in the review. Deprescribing interventions were effective in reducing number of drugs and inappropriate prescribing, but a large heterogeneity in effects was observed. BCT clusters including goals and planning; social support; shaping knowledge; natural consequences; comparison of behaviour; comparison of outcomes; regulation; antecedents; and identity had a positive effect on the effectiveness of interventions. In general, deprescribing interventions effectively reduce medication use and inappropriate prescribing in older people. Successful deprescribing is facilitated by the combination of BCTs involving a range of intervention components.

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Country Count As %
Unknown 105 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Ph. D. Student 16 15%
Researcher 15 14%
Student > Master 12 11%
Student > Bachelor 7 7%
Student > Doctoral Student 6 6%
Other 21 20%
Unknown 28 27%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science 24 23%
Medicine and Dentistry 19 18%
Nursing and Health Professions 8 8%
Psychology 5 5%
Social Sciences 3 3%
Other 14 13%
Unknown 32 30%
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