Conclusion

This study could inform clinicians and stakeholder on the impediments and enablers for deprescribing decisions among HCPs. The deprescribing practice seems to depend on the type of HCPs, and with their education level and experience. Treatment specific deprescribing guidelines and algorithms, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous education development should be sought to guide HCPs for evidence-based deprescribing decision process. Pharmacists-led medication review could lessen potentially inappropriate medication. Future studies should focus on impediments and enablers to deprescribing specific to the context in Ethiopia. Further interventions studies are needed with multidisciplinary approach.