Epidemic Use of Benzodiazepines among Older Adults in Israel: Epidemiology and Leverage Points for Improvement
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-017-4059-1
Abstract: BackgroundBenzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-receptor agonists (BDZRAs, often known as “Z-drugs”) are commonly used in older adults despite well-documented harms.ObjectiveTo evaluate patterns of benzodiazepine and BDZRA use in Israel, focusing on potential leverage points where quality improvement… read more here.
Keywords: use; benzodiazepine bdzra; epidemiology; leverage points ... See more keywords