Drowsy without feeling lousy: A toolkit for reducing inappropriate use of medication
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Category: Respond to mood or behaviour changes, Access clinical guidelines, Support with medication and/or deprescribing
Description:
Disclaimer: This resource includes information about the use of medication. Our understanding of the effective and appropriate use of medications to support people living with dementia is evolving. Our forthcoming guidelines (anticipated release date of March 2024) will include up-to-date information on this topic.
The focus of this toolkit guide is to support deprescribing and reducing the prescription of benzodiazepines and other sedative-hypnotics among older adults in primary care. This toolkit identifies appropriate prescription of these drugs, the risks of long-term usage, alternatives to consider and more. It offers best practices for health care professionals.
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This resource
- Is intended for a health care provider audience
- Addresses Fear or worry, Sleep
- Is relevant to acute care
- Created in Canada