Ariel R Green, Rosalphie Quiles, Andrea E Daddato, Jessica Merrey, Linda Weffald, Kathy Gleason, Qian-Li Xue, Meghan Swarthout, Scott Feeser, Cynthia M Boyd, Jennifer L Wolff, Marcela D Blinka, Anne M Libby, Rebecca S Boxer
BACKGROUND: People living with dementia (PLWD) have complex medication regimens, exposing them to increased risk of harm. Pragmatic deprescribing strategies that align with patient-care partner goals are needed. METHODS: A pilot study of a pharmacist-led intervention to optimize medications with patient-care partner priorities, ran May 2021-2022 at two health systems. PLWD with ≥7 medications in primary care and a care partner were enrolled. After an introductory mailing, dyads were randomized to a pharmacist telehealth intervention immediately (intervention) or delayed by 3 months (control)...
March 15, 2024: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society