[HTML][HTML] Brief Intervention as a Method to Reduce Z-Hypnotic Use by Older Adults: Feasibility Case Series
MT Bjelkarøy, TB Simonsen, TG Siddiqui… - JMIR Formative …, 2024 - formative.jmir.org
Background Z-hypnotics or z-drugs are commonly prescribed for insomnia and sleep
difficulties in older adults. These drugs are associated with adverse events and dependence …
difficulties in older adults. These drugs are associated with adverse events and dependence …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring pain intensity in older adults. Can the visual analogue scale and the numeric rating scale be used interchangeably?
MT Bjelkarøy, JŠ Benth, TB Simonsen… - Progress in Neuro …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives Visual analogue scale (VAS) and numeric rating scale (NRS) are two commonly
used instruments for measuring pain intensity. Both instruments are validated for use in both …
used instruments for measuring pain intensity. Both instruments are validated for use in both …
Mortality and health-related quality of life in older adults with long-term use of opioids, z-hypnotics or benzodiazepines: a prospective observational study at 5 years …
MT Bjelkarøy, TB Simonsen, TG Siddiqui, S Cheng… - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Disease and medication use in older age is a consequence of age-related
declining health. Multimorbidity followed by polypharmacy is common. Central nervous …
declining health. Multimorbidity followed by polypharmacy is common. Central nervous …
Benzodiazepine Use Disorder
M Mazzella, M Fallone, E Akinyemi - Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders …, 2024 - Springer
Benzodiazepine use disorder is a condition characterized by the inappropriate use of
benzodiazepine medications. There are special considerations for this disorder in the …
benzodiazepine medications. There are special considerations for this disorder in the …