Intervention Elements and Behavior Change Techniques to Improve Prescribing for Older Adults with Multimorbidity in Singapore: A Modified Delphi Study
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To identify important intervention elements and behavior change techniques (BCTs) for optimizing prescribing for older. Optimizing prescribing requires locally relevant interventions co-created with stakeholders to address real-world challenges.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Care Continuum, Outpatient Care, Chronic Care, Primary Care, Population Health, Qualitative Research
About this Content
Aims
To identify important intervention elements and behavior change techniques (BCTs) for optimizing prescribing for older adults with multimorbidity.
Background
Polypharmacy among older adults increases risks of adverse outcomes such as falls and medication non-adherence.
Methods
Conducted a modified Delphi study involving 20 geriatricians to assess statements about prescribing optimization.
Results
Identified 32 intervention elements with high importance and 14 BCTs tailored for the local context.
Conclusion
Optimizing prescribing requires locally relevant interventions co-created with stakeholders to address real-world challenges.
Lessons Learnt
Engaging stakeholders ensures relevance and feasibility of interventions, while highlighting implementation challenges.
Additional Information
Published in European Geriatric Medicine (2021). Project won the Merit Award (Health Services Research) at SHBC 2021.
Keywords
Polypharmacy, Multimorbidity, Behavior Change Techniques
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Changi General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Medical, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine, Clinical Research |
Project Lead(s) | Ding Yew Yoong |
Project Member(s) | Tang Jia Ying |
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Tang Jia Ying - tang.jia.ying@geri.com.sg