Development of a Japanese version of the patient perceptions of deprescribing – Short form

Abstract Background Deprescribing is a critical component of clinical practice, especially in geriatric medicine. Nevertheless, the attributes of patients who are prepared for, interested in, and could potentially benefit from deprescribing have not been well examined. The Patient Perceptions of Dep...

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Main Authors: Mio Kushibuchi, Kenya Ie, Masaki Takahashi, Amy M. Linsky, Steven M. Albert
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.733
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author Mio Kushibuchi
Kenya Ie
Masaki Takahashi
Amy M. Linsky
Steven M. Albert
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description Abstract Background Deprescribing is a critical component of clinical practice, especially in geriatric medicine. Nevertheless, the attributes of patients who are prepared for, interested in, and could potentially benefit from deprescribing have not been well examined. The Patient Perceptions of Deprescribing (PPoD) evaluates patients' overall readiness for deprescribing and is complemented by an 11‐item validated short form (SF‐PPoD). The objective of this study was to develop a Japanese version of the SF‐PPoD and assess its reliability and validity within Japanese older adults with polypharmacy. Methods The SF‐PPoD was translated, back‐translated, and assessed in a cognitive interview. We conducted a cross‐sectional survey with 196 patients aged 65 years or older with five or more medications using the Japanese version to test for reliability and validity. We examined internal consistency and construct validity to determine if the Japanese sample responses reproduce the two subscales in the original SF‐PPoD. Finally, we examined intra‐person replicability using the intraclass correlation coefficient, in which 100 participants were invited and 93 participated. Results 118 males and 78 females, with a mean age of 79.2 [SD 6.5] years, completed the survey. Confirmatory factor analysis of the Japanese version of SF‐PPoD revealed satisfactory structural validity with two‐dimensional structure, “Motivation for Deprescribing” and “Primary Care Physician Relationship.” Cronbach's alpha showed good internal consistency, and test–retest demonstrated acceptable intra‐rater reliability. Conclusions We developed and validated a Japanese version of SF‐PPoD with an 11‐item, two‐dimensional structure consistent with the original SF‐PPoD. This scale may facilitate shared decision‐making for medication optimization among older adults living with multimorbidity.
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spelling doaj-art-4974e3ab8f5b4a07911814d1c6b06b422025-01-06T16:06:17ZengWileyJournal of General and Family Medicine2189-79482025-01-01261455310.1002/jgf2.733Development of a Japanese version of the patient perceptions of deprescribing – Short formMio Kushibuchi0Kenya Ie1Masaki Takahashi2Amy M. Linsky3Steven M. Albert4Faculty of Public Health & Policy London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine London UKDepartment of General Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki‐shi Kanagawa JapanDivision of Medical Informatics St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki‐shi Kanagawa JapanGeneral Internal Medicine Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), and New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC); VA Boston Healthcare System Boston Massachusetts USADepartment of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USAAbstract Background Deprescribing is a critical component of clinical practice, especially in geriatric medicine. Nevertheless, the attributes of patients who are prepared for, interested in, and could potentially benefit from deprescribing have not been well examined. The Patient Perceptions of Deprescribing (PPoD) evaluates patients' overall readiness for deprescribing and is complemented by an 11‐item validated short form (SF‐PPoD). The objective of this study was to develop a Japanese version of the SF‐PPoD and assess its reliability and validity within Japanese older adults with polypharmacy. Methods The SF‐PPoD was translated, back‐translated, and assessed in a cognitive interview. We conducted a cross‐sectional survey with 196 patients aged 65 years or older with five or more medications using the Japanese version to test for reliability and validity. We examined internal consistency and construct validity to determine if the Japanese sample responses reproduce the two subscales in the original SF‐PPoD. Finally, we examined intra‐person replicability using the intraclass correlation coefficient, in which 100 participants were invited and 93 participated. Results 118 males and 78 females, with a mean age of 79.2 [SD 6.5] years, completed the survey. Confirmatory factor analysis of the Japanese version of SF‐PPoD revealed satisfactory structural validity with two‐dimensional structure, “Motivation for Deprescribing” and “Primary Care Physician Relationship.” Cronbach's alpha showed good internal consistency, and test–retest demonstrated acceptable intra‐rater reliability. Conclusions We developed and validated a Japanese version of SF‐PPoD with an 11‐item, two‐dimensional structure consistent with the original SF‐PPoD. This scale may facilitate shared decision‐making for medication optimization among older adults living with multimorbidity.https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.733deprescribinggeriatricspatient perspectivespolypharmacyprimary health carequestionnaire
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Steven M. Albert
Development of a Japanese version of the patient perceptions of deprescribing – Short form
Journal of General and Family Medicine
deprescribing
geriatrics
patient perspectives
polypharmacy
primary health care
questionnaire
title Development of a Japanese version of the patient perceptions of deprescribing – Short form
title_full Development of a Japanese version of the patient perceptions of deprescribing – Short form
title_fullStr Development of a Japanese version of the patient perceptions of deprescribing – Short form
title_full_unstemmed Development of a Japanese version of the patient perceptions of deprescribing – Short form
title_short Development of a Japanese version of the patient perceptions of deprescribing – Short form
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topic deprescribing
geriatrics
patient perspectives
polypharmacy
primary health care
questionnaire
url https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.733
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