Brief Intervention as a Method to Reduce Z-Hypnotic Use by Older Adults: Feasibility Case Series.

ABSTRACT:

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 and are not recommended for long-term use. Despite evidence of older adults being more sensitive to a wide array of adverse events and clinical guidelines advocating limiting use, inappropriate use in this population is still prevalent. Previous intervention studies have focused mainly on prescriber information. Simple, individually focused intervention designs are less studied. Brief intervention (BI) is a simple, easily transferable method mainly used to treat patients at risk of alcohol overuse.

Objective

Our objective was to design and test the feasibility and acceptability of a BI intervention adapte

SUBMITTER: Bjelkaroy MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10884901 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature