The DOSAGE Study is a qualitative transversal study aiming to describe and understand the subjective factors of polymedication in the elderly population (75 years old and more), defined as 10 simultaneous drugs. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with patients, relatives and general practitioners in one French region. 20 situations will be included. After analysing the data of the individual interviews, focus groups will be conducted with health professionals.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Semi-structured individual interviews with patients, relatives and general practitioners.
CHU de Besançon
Besançon, France
RECRUITING60 semi-structured interviews
Qualitative data analysis - Theorical saturation
Time frame: 9 months
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