Deprescribing Medications in Post-Acute Care

Several studies have found the improved outcomes and quality of life through deprescribing. However, it rarely happens. Join host, Geoff Wall, with guest, Kristin Meyer, as they evaluate a new studying looking at pharmacist-provided describing services during transition of care.The GameChangerOlder patients are on numerous medications often with limited therapeutic benefit and high risk of adverse events. Many of these medications can be discontinued with no change in outcomes. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to support deprescribing protocols. Show Segments00:00 - Introductions01:46 - Arguments for Deprescribing05:44 - Looking at the Study16:32 - The GameChanger: Deprescribing Results22:42 - Connecting to Practice: Dr. Meyer’s Thoughts on Results31:08 - Closing RemarksHostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthGuestKristin Meyer, PharmD, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityReferences and ResourcesVasilevskis EE, Shah AS, Hollingsworth EK, et al. Deprescribing Medications Among Older Adults From End of Hospitalization Through Postacute Care: A Shed-MEDS Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2023;183(3):223–231. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.6545O'Mahony D. STOPP/START criteria for potentially inappropriate medications/potential prescribing omissions in older people: origin and progress. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2020 Jan;13(1):15-22. doi: 10.1080/17512433.2020.1697676. Epub 2019 Nov 30. PMID: 31790317.Redeem your CPE hereCPE (Pharmacist)Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipCE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss the importance and benefits of deprescribing medications in elderly patients2. Discuss the assessment scoring systems used to assess deprescribing activities0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-146-H01-PInitial release date: 04/17/2023Expiration date: 04/17/2024Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram