Deprescribing Information, Resources, and Evidence-based Guidelines
Deprescribing is easier when the public and health care providers have clear, plain-language information to help inform and educate about the reasons and process for deprescribing.
Patient Information Pamphlets
Deprescribing Pamphlets align with each of the deprescribing.org each evidence-based deprescribing guidelines and algorithms to provide lay-level information to help patients and caregivers have conversations with their prescribers about safe deprescribing. The available resources include:
- Proton pump inhibitor deprescribing guideline information pamphlet
- Benzodiazepine and Z-Drug deprescribing guideline information pamphlet
- Antihyperglycemic deprescribing guideline information pamphlet
- Antipsychotic deprescribing guideline information pamphlet
Deprescribing Infographics
Deprescribing Infographics align with each of the deprescribing.org guidelines, algorithms and patient pamphlets. They can be used as posters or handouts to encourage patients to talk to their healthcare providers about the potential for deprescribing. These infographics cover:
- Proton pump inhibitor deprescribing infographic
- Benzodiazepine and Z-Drug deprescribing infographic
- Antihyperglycemic deprescribing infographic
- Antipsychotic deprescribing infographic
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Patient Decision Aid
As part of his post-graduate work with the Bruyère Research Institute, Dr. Wade Thompson developed a consult patient decision aid based on the deprescribing.org proton pump inhibitor deprescribing guideline.
Relevant Publications
Thompson W, Farrell B, Welch V, Tugwell P, Way C, Richardson L, Bjerre L. Continuation or deprescribing of proton pump inhibitors: a consult patient decision aid. Canadian Pharmacists Journal 2019; 152(1):18-22.
Thompson W, Farrell B, Welch V, Tugwell P, Bjerre LM. Should I continue taking my acid reflux medication? Design of a pilot before/after study evaluating a patient decision aid. Canadian Pharmacists Journal 2017;150(1):19-23.
Research and Educational Initiatives
The following research projects and educational tools are available to help manage polypharmacy and support healthcare providers:
- Creating Evidence-based Deprescribing Guidelines
- A Multi-Method Approach to Exploring Prescribing Cascades
- Deprescribing in Ontario LTC Framework
- Deprescribing Initiatives Using Community Engagement (DICE) and Education (DICEE)
- Evaluation of a Deprescribing Guideline Mobile Application
- Deprescribing Online Learning Module
- “Talking About Medications” Materials, Workshop, and Webinars
- “My Medication History and Experience” Tool
- 5 Tips to Manage Polypharmacy
Resources for Healthcare Providers and Researchers
Additional tools and links include:
- Deprescribing Guidelines and Algorithms
- Deprescribing Guidelines Repository (DEPOT)
- Deprescribing in Long-Term Care
- Public Event Planning Guide