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An external pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a theory-based intervention to improve appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care (PolyPrime): study protocol

BACKGROUND: The use of multiple medications (polypharmacy) is a concern in older people (≥65 years) and is associated with negative health outcomes. For older populations with multimorbidity, polypharmacy is the reality and the key challenge is ensuring appropriate polypharmacy (as opposed to inappr...

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Autores principales: Rankin, Audrey, Cadogan, Cathal A., Barry, Heather E., Gardner, Evie, Agus, Ashley, Molloy, Gerard J., Gorman, Ashleigh, Ryan, Cristín, Leathem, Claire, Maxwell, Marina, Gormley, Gerard J., Ferrett, Alan, McCarthy, Pat, Fahey, Tom, Hughes, Carmel M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7977311/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33741071
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00822-2