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Less Is More: An Interprofessional Educational Activity on Safe and Effective Deprescribing
Laura Reed1, Devin Scott1, Bruce Keisling1
1University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|June 1, 2026
Summary
Interprofessional educational simulations effectively enhance health professions students' understanding of deprescribing, the safe removal of inappropriate medications. This approach improves communication within healthcare teams, addressing a gap in formal education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pharmacology
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- Polypharmacy presents a significant healthcare challenge.
- Deprescribing, the safe cessation of inappropriate medications, mitigates polypharmacy.
- Formal deprescribing education, including interprofessional activities, is limited in US health professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of an interprofessional educational (IPE) simulation activity in improving health professions students' understanding of deprescribing.
- To evaluate the impact of the simulation on interprofessional communication skills.
Main Methods:
- An interprofessional educational (IPE) simulation activity was designed and implemented.
- The virtual simulation involved 52 third- and fourth-year health professions students.
- Participants engaged in prebriefing, an unfolding case study, and debriefing, followed by a retrospective pre/post survey.
Main Results:
- The simulation included 21 MD, 20 PharmD, and 11 DNP/FNP students.
- A total of 49 students (94%) completed the post-simulation survey.
- Participants reported positive feedback, rating the activity highly and valuing the case study.
Conclusions:
- The IPE simulation successfully enhanced students' learning and consolidation of deprescribing concepts.
- Participants found the unfolding case study valuable for understanding deprescribing.
- Interprofessional educational activities represent a promising strategy for advancing deprescribing education.
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