Study protocol for a process evaluation of a cluster randomised controlled trial to reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing and polypharmacy in patients with multimorbidity in Irish primary care (SPPiRE) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Multimorbidity (the presence of two or more chronic conditions) is associated with poorer health outcomes, particularly for patients with significant polypharmacy (≥15 medications), due to the higher risk of adverse events and drug interactions. The SPPiRE study will assess the effective...

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Main Authors: Karen Kyne, Caroline McCarthy, Bridget Kiely, Susan M. Smith, Barbara Clyne, SPPiRE Study team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2020-01-01
Series:HRB Open Research
Online Access:https://hrbopenresearch.org/articles/2-20/v2