Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators of Deprescribing in Older Adults: Qualitative Study of Patients and Geriatrics Experts
Addressing barriers to deprescribing in South Korea requires a multifaceted approach, including public awareness campaigns, healthcare provider education, prescription sharing systems, and a geriatric primary care system. Long-term policies incentivizing appropriate medication use and supporting deprescribing interventions are necessary for sustainable medication management in older adults.
Authors
- Ji Eun Yun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2538-594X)
- D. J. Kim
- So Jin Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3449-7532)
- Hee‐Won Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2583-3354)
- M. W. Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2992-7665)
- Woo‐Youn Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4636-1920)
- Sun‐wook Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1506-7366)
- Ji Yeon Baek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7547-8015)
- S. Han
Institutions
- Ulsan College (KR)
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
- National Evidenc- based healthcare Collaborating Agency (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Korean Medical Science
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e164
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.22
Funders
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
- Seoul National University
- National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency