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Table 1 Characteristics of the participating patients and relatives

From: Handling polypharmacy –a qualitative study using focus group interviews with older patients, their relatives, and healthcare professionals

Focus group interview

Patient alias

Age of the patient

Participating relatives

FGI F with both patients and relatives

   

Male

M

74

Relative = K

Male

Y*

78

Relative = D*

Nonparticipating male patient, relative attended

 

73

Relative = X

Patient FGI G

   

Male 1

A

79

 

Male 2

B

77

 

Patient FGI H

   

Female 1

C

83

 

Female 2

D

75

 

Female 3

E

73

 
  1. * Also participated in the FGI E with a GP, pharmacist, and home care nurse