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Ongoing research

With its research, CM keeps track of the current state of our health and healthcare.

In the context of ongoing research, you may be asked to complete a survey.

Study on reducing or stopping medication in people aged 60 and over

Appropriate medication use is important. As one gets older, the risk of taking multiple medicines increases as does the risk of unwanted side effects such as falls and memory problems. Sometimes it is possible to reduce or stop taking medicines. Such decision depends on several factors including a patient's values and commitment.

To gain more insight into this, CM is participating in a study by UCLouvain. The questionnaire collects information on:

  • Some basic variables such as age, gender, family situation, education level.
  • Health status and contacts with doctors.
  • The extent to which the dose or number of drugs has already been reduced or is currently being reduced.
  • The various factors that can influence both willingness and decision to reduce or stop a medicine. 
  • Health literacy. 

How does the survey work?

We send an e-mail to 10 000 members inviting them to participate in this online survey. This survey is available in Dutch, French and English.

Who takes part in this survey?

Survey participants are randomly selected from the pool of CM members aged 60 or older. 

When will this survey take place?

The survey will run between the beginning of January and the end of March 2025.

Is the survey anonymous?

Participation in this survey is of course voluntary. The survey is completely confidential. The data collected will only be accessible to the UCLouvain researcher. The processing and analysis of the data will be done with exclusively scientific purposes and within the scope of this study.