Table 1 Characteristics of the 21 participants interviewed
From: Patient perceptions and experiences of medication review: qualitative study in general practice
N (%) | |
|---|---|
Sex | |
Male | 11 (52) |
Age Group (years) | |
< 60 | 1 (5) |
60–69 | 7 (33) |
70–79 | 6 (29) |
80–89 | 7 (33) |
Median Number of self-reported repeat medicines (range) | 4 (3–10) |
Median Number of self-reported chronic conditions (range) | 3 (2–5) |
Participants unaware of or unable to recall the medication review | 10 (48) |
Participants aware of or able to recall the medication review | 11 (52) |
Patient contacted the practice to arrange review | 5 (45) |
Practice invited the patient to attend review | 6 (55) |
Face to face consultation | 10 (91) |
Telephone consultation | 1 (9) |
GP-led review | 9 (82) |
Pharmacist-led review | 2 (18) |