Background Deprescribing is a critical strategy for optimizing medication use in older adults with polypharmacy, yet its implementation in real-world clinical settings faces multifaceted challenges that require systematic understanding. This study aims to explore these barriers to inform effective service integration. Objectives To gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges of deprescribing in elderly patients with polypharmacy and to inform the implementation of deprescribing services in
A qualitative study on the challenges in deprescribing for elderly patients with polypharmacy
Weiwei Yang·Chengli Yang·Zhifen Wang·Qiuyang Liu·Jiang Minglian·Kangxiu Tuo·Minmin Zhang·Binyi Xia·Yong Cao·Ming Li
