Shared decision-making about cardiovascular disease medication in older people: a qualitative study of patient experiences in general practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore older people's perspectives and experiences with shared decision-making (SDM) about medication for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention.

Design, setting and participants

Semi-structured interviews with 30 general practice patients aged 75 years and older in New South Wales, Australia, who had elevated CVD risk factors (blood pressure, cholesterol) or had received CVD-related lifestyle advice. Data were analysed by multiple researchers using Framework analysis.

Results

Twenty eight participants out of 30 were on CVD prevention medication, half with established CVD. We outlined patient experiences using the four steps of the SDM process, identifying key barriers and challenges: Step 1. Choice awareness: taking medication for CVD preventio

SUBMITTER: Jansen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6475217 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature