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Understanding Chronic Treatments by Patients Over 65 Years of Age
Sponsor: Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne
Summary
The ageing of the French population is accompanied by an increase in the number of chronic conditions per person. In 2008, according to IRDES (Institute for Research and Documentation in Health Economics), the average number of reported illnesses was six for people over the age of 65. This multi-morbidity is associated with polypharmacy, which is a recognised risk factor for poor treatment compliance. One of the causes of poor compliance is a lack of understanding of the treatment. In this context, the role of the general practitioner is central. General practitioners are responsible for more than three-quarters of medical prescriptions. They are the ones who initiate first-line treatments for chronic diseases, but also the ones who renew treatments introduced by specialists.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2025-11-17
Completion Date
2026-09-05
Last Updated
2025-11-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
data collection
Data collection
Locations (2)
Gestonnairedu CURRS
Reims, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France
Ufr Medecine Urca
Reims, France