Feasibility Study of a Systematic Approach for Deprescribing of Statins and PPI's.

Feasibility Study of a Systematic Approach for Deprescribing of Statins and Proton Pump Inhibitors in Nursing Home Residents

Deprescribing, the process of safely reducing or discontinuing unnecessary or harmful medication, has the potential to decrease polypharmacy and improve health outcomes. In this study a structured implicit algorithm, focusing on both extrinsic medication factors (eg change in disease) and intrinsic patient factors (eg. pill burden) will be used.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participant uses a statin and/or a proton pump inhibitor.
• Participant signs informed consent.
• Participant is a nursing home resident.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participant is there for short term nursing home admission (<3 months)
• Participant is there for hospice admission.