Benzodiazepine potential for adverse drug events such as falls and fractures, cognitive impairment, (…..) and delirium, has been well described
Reducing
Lukacisinová et al. The prevalence and prescribing patterns of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs in older nursing home residents in different Europeon countries and Israel: retrospective results from the EU SHEL TER study. BMJ Geriatrics. (2021) 21:277
Tapering
Evidence on the effectiveness of benzodiazepines, especially for the long-term treatment of insomnia, is questionable.
Glass et al. Sedative hypnotics in older people with insomnio: meta-analysis of risks and benefits. BMJ. 2005:331(7526):1169
Deprescribing
"These medications can pose real risks, and there are often safer alternatives available. Our findings strongly suggest that we need strategies to reduce benzodiazepine use"
Olfson et al. Benzodiazepine Use in the United States. JAMA Psychiatry. 2014 Dec 17
Implementing a patient-centred and evidence-based intervention to reduce BEnzodiazepine and sedativehypnotic use to improve patient SAFEty and quality of care.
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