Barriers to effective prescribing in older adults: applying the theoretical domains framework in the ambulatory setting – a scoping review

Abstract Background As the population ages, potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) in the older adults may become increasingly prevalent. This undermines patient safety and creates a potential source of major morbidity and mortality. Understanding the factors that influence prescribing behaviou...

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Main Authors: Sabrina Lau, Penny Lun, Wendy Ang, Keng Teng Tan, Yew Yoong Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01766-7