The factors associated with inappropriate prescription patterns of benzodiazepines and related drugs among patients with dementia.

Shin-Chiao TienHung-Yu ChanChun-Chi Hsu

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2020)

Treatment with BZDRs is prevalent in patients with dementia. Inappropriate prescription patterns of BZDRs are not uncommon in these patients and may be interlinked.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
cognitive impairment
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
combination therapy