ADDRESSING BENZODIAZEPINE PRESCRIBING PRACTICES AMONGST ELDERLY PTSD VETERANS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Deanna Fernandes, Josepha Cheong · 2023
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Deanna Fernandes and Josepha Cheong published a study in 2023 on sedative prescribing for older veterans. The drugs in question calm nerves but are risky for older adults if used past two weeks. For veterans with trauma stress disorder, the drugs can make symptoms worse. Use rose during the COVID-19 pandemic all the same.
The study set out to show clinicians how wide the prescribing had grown. The plan was a one-page aid for staff at a veterans medical center. Feedback from providers and pharmacy guidance shaped the aid. It covers safe length of use and risks for older and trauma-affected patients. The authors say such a tool may improve habits, but proof needs wider studies on patient care.
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| CREATOR | Deanna Fernandes, Josepha Cheong |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2023 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 1 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |