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Investigating the factors that influence (antihypertensive) deprescribing preferences in older adults and their informal caregivers

Research is underway in the Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences (Oxford University) to investigate the factors that patients and their family members/friends would take into consideration if a doctor suggested stopping or reducing the patient’s blood pressure (/antihypertensive’) medication.

We currently don’t know which factors (i.e.. side effects, number of tablets, risk of a stroke) these groups prioritize. This survey study aims to fill that research gap, which is important because it could help to improve the patient experience by developing strategies that facilitate and improve the involvement of patients and their family/friends in medication-related decisions.

The study is currently undergoing PPI review and will shortly begin a pilot study.

From early April the survey will be available for all eligible participants, so please check by then if you are interested in taking part!


If you would like any further information, or if you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Garnett: rebecca.garnett@phc.ox.ac.uk