Little Helpers No More A Framework for Collaborative Deprescribing of Benzodiazepines in Older Adults

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Submitted by Michael J. Oldani on Aug 6, 2024 - 11:19am CDT

Resource Type: 
Journal Article

Benzodiazepines are a class of medications that tend to fl y “under the radar” within the general population but nonetheless post a signifi cant risk to older adults when not used appropriately. The current article aims to shine a spotlight on this medication class along with a framework for a team-based approach to successfully de-escalate use when clinically appropriate. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58(1), 23-28.

Author(s): 
Travis Suss
Michael Oldani
Subject: 
Caregivers
Collaborative Practice
Communities & Population Health
Patients & Families
Policy
Teamwork
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