What type of study is this?

This is a Qualitative Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To understand the factors influencing the continuity of deprescribing from hospital to post-discharge.

March 30, 2026

Reasons Behind Continuity of In-Hospital Deprescribing Post Discharge: A Qualitative Study.

KJKate J. R. JohnstoneThe University of Sydney SHSarah N HilmerNorthern Sydney Local Health District SLSarita LoThe University of Sydney

Key Points

To understand the factors influencing the continuity of deprescribing from hospital to post-discharge.
Qualitative study conducted with various stakeholders
Interviews focused on deprescribing experiences during hospital admission and after discharge
Analysis of factors affecting deprescribing decisions and actions
Identified barriers and facilitators for deprescribing continuity
Highlighted the role of stakeholders in the deprescribing process
Emphasized the need for improved interventions in post-discharge settings

Abstract

Stakeholders reported factors affecting deprescribing continuity and actioning, from hospital admission to the post-discharge setting. These findings can guide the codesign of future interventions that support deprescribing continuity and actioning of deprescribing post discharge.

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