Table 1 Overview of instruments and time of measurements

Primary outcomes

Health-related quality of life

EQ-5D

X

X

X

Difference in the number of prescribed long-term pharmaceutical agents

Number of prescribed long-term pharmaceutical agents

X

X

X

X

Secondary outcomes

Appropriateness of prescribed medication

PRISCUS list, Beers Criteria

X

X

X

X

Medication appropriateness index (MAI)

X

X

X

X

Patient satisfaction

TSQM

X

X

X

Patient empowerment

9-item shared decision-making questionnaire (PEF-FB-9)

X

X

X

Patient autonomy

Instrumental activities of daily living scale (IADL)

X

X

X

Falls

Frequency: number of falls in the previous 6 months

X

X

X

X

For each fall, severity will be assessed:

Moderate: bruising, sprains, cuts, abrasions, or reduction in physical function for at least three days or if participant sought medical help

Severe: fractures, admission to hospital with an injury, or if stitches were required

Re-hospitalization

X

X

Death

X

X

X

Cost-effectiveness

Difference in health care costs between both groups

X

Additional data

Demographic data

Socio-demographic characteristics in epidemiological studies (SDD)

X

X

X