[Prevalence and factors associated with benzodiazepine use in children and adult inpatients]. / Prevalentie van en factoren geassocieerd met benzodiazepinegebruik tijdens opname.
Tijdschr Psychiatr
; 66(4): 202-208, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38650529
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Given the growing focus on deprescribing, it is crucial to thoroughly evaluate our benzodiazepine prescribing practices considering the potential risks.AIM:
To investigate the prevalence and predictors of benzodiazepine prescriptions during psychiatric hospitalization and as discharge medication.METHOD:
This retrospective electronic patient file study included psychiatric admissions at the UMC Utrecht between 12/01/01 and 21/04/01. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate prevalence of benzodiazepine prescriptions in youth and adults. Multivariate regression analyses were performed to predict factors associated with benzodiazepine prescriptions and dosage.RESULTS:
In total, we analyzed data from 856 admissions of youth and 4002 admissions of adults. 36.0% of the youth were prescribed benzodiazepines during admission and 14.8% at discharge. Associated factors were age (OR 1.38) and bipolar disorder (OR 3.98). In adults, 69.7% were prescribed benzodiazepines during admission and 37.6% at discharge. Associated factors were length of hospital stay (OR 1.01) and anxiety disorders (OR 2.53). Male sex, age (resp. higher and lower), and a longer length of stay predicted benzodiazepine dosages for both youth (B = 3.48; 95% CI 0.83-0.07) and adults (B = 2.17; 95% CI -0.04-0.05).CONCLUSION:
Benzodiazepines are frequently prescribed during inpatient stays and at discharge in youth and adults, offering opportunities for deprescribing.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Benzodiazepinas
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Nl
Revista:
Tijdschr Psychiatr
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article