Table 2 Themes and subthemes on deprescribing
Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
Understanding the concept of deprescribing | - |
Necessity to perform deprescribing | - |
Concerns regarding deprescribing | a) Patients’ and doctors’ fear of consequences of deprescribing b) Doctors’ reluctance to deprescribe medications |
Factors influencing deprescribing | a) Rapport between patients and doctors b) Health literacy among patients c) External influence from carers and social media d) System challenges i. Time constraint ii. Incomplete medical history iii. Unavailability of medications |