Benzodiazepines in older adults: a review of clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and guidelines
Authors: McIntosh B, Clark M, Spry C
Record ID 32011000946
English
Authors' recommendations:
There were six systematic reviews that addressed benzodiazepine use in older adults; however, no studies directly addressed the safety, comparative efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of using benzodiazepines for older adults to manage behaviour or treat anxiety. There were nine evidence-based guidelines which addressed the use of benzodiazepines in older adults for dementia, mood and behavioural disorders, panic disorder, and sleep disorders.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2011
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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