Antihypertensive deprescribing and functional status in Veterans Affairs long-term care residents with and without dementia

Abstract: Background: Deprescribing antihypertensives is of growing interest in geriatric medicine, yet the impact on functional status is unknown. We emulated a target trial of …

Enhancing older Veterans' care: Insights from medication reviews and deprescribing interventions

Abstract: Background: Patient experience during and after health care is a critical indicator of quality of care that encompasses effective communication, respect, dignity, and …

Implementation of a pharmacist-driven aspirin deprescribing protocol among older Veterans in a primary care setting

Abstract: Background: Recent cardiovascular guideline updates recommend against the use of aspirin for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in older …

Deprescribing electronic case reviews for older Veterans at risk for falls: Effects on drug burden and falls

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Falls are the most common medication-related safety event in older adults. Deprescribing fall risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) may mitigate fall risk. This study …

Pilot RCT Testing A Mailing About Sleeping Pills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Impact on Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs

Abstract: Objectives: The aim is to pilot a low-touch program for reducing benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA; benzodiazepines, z-drugs) prescriptions among older veterans. …