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Suitability of patient education materials on proton-pump inhibitors deprescribing: a focused review

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Abstract

Purpose

Engaging patients in the process of deprescribing is a necessity. Several patient education materials have been developed for this purpose. The aim of this study was to assess the suitability of the existing patient education materials for proton-pump inhibitors deprescribing.

Methods

We conducted a targeted inventory of the available materials on scientific literature and known repositories. We evaluated their suitability with the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) instrument. Materials were rated independently by two researchers and then discussed until consensus was reached.

Results

Seven patient education materials were identified. Three materials (42.9%) were deemed “superior” and 4 (57.1%) were deemed “adequate”. Ratings were generally good in the categories of content, learning stimulation, motivation, typography and layout. The major weaknesses included the use of inappropriate graphics and the too demanding required reading grade level. These may decrease patient attention and comprehension and therefore the effectiveness of education materials.

Conclusions

Suitability of the patient education materials on proton-pump inhibitors deprescribing is overall satisfactory. Greater attention on readability, graphics and inclusion of summaries will be needed for development of future materials.

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We would like to thank Sasha Mann for her help during the language editing of the manuscript.

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    Jérôme Nguyen-Soenen, Cédric Rat & Jean-Pascal Fournier

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JN, CR and JPF were involved in the conception of the study. JN was involved in the data collection. JN and JPF were involved in the data analysis. JN and JPF were involved in the data interpretation. JN drafted the first version of the manuscript. JN, CR and JPF read and approved the final manuscript. JN can be contacted for access to the dataset underlying the current analysis.

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Nguyen-Soenen, J., Rat, C. & Fournier, JP. Suitability of patient education materials on proton-pump inhibitors deprescribing: a focused review. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 76, 17–21 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-019-02779-x

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