ArticleBMJ open2026
Prescribing for older people with sensory impairment: a qualitative interview study with independent prescribers in primary care.
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- Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies in Geriatric Patients with Polypharmacy: Integrating Pharmacokinetics, Personalized Medicine, and Emerging Technologies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Prescribing for older people with sensory impairment: a qualitative interview study with independent prescribers in primary care.BMJ open · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo explore prescribers' awareness of medicine-related challenges of older people (≥65 years) with sensory impairment (hearing, visual or dual impaired) and identify the influences on prescribing behaviours for these patient populations.
designSemistructured interviews were completed online.
settingPrimary care-based prescribers in the UK.
participantsIndependent prescribers working in primary care. Participants were recruited through professional networks and organisations, social media and using snowballing. Purposive sampling was used to ensure variation in roles, practice/organisational settings and geographical location.
results15 prescribers participated, including general practitioners (n=6), pharmacists (n=5), nurses (n=3) and one optometrist. Many demonstrated limited awareness of sensory impairment and suggested that outdated patient records contribute to it being easy to overlook. Prescribers underestimated sensory impairment prevalence, with one predicting that only a small proportion of older patients had hearing loss. Formal training on prescribing for older people with sensory impairment was minimal, and most relied on experiential learning. Prescribers employed strategies to support safe prescribing, such as simplifying regimens and selecting lower-risk medications. The prescribers also reported a lack of evidence-based guidelines or resources tailored to these patient populations.
conclusionsPrescribers currently receive minimal training to support their prescribing practices for older people with sensory impairment. Given the increasing prevalence of age-related sensory impairment, evidence-based resources and training are needed to support prescribing for these patient populations.
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