Hospitalized burn injury risk associated with benzodiazepines and Z-drugs in elders: A population-based case-control study.

Pei-Jung ChenNan-Wen YuHui-Ju TsaiChih-Wan HwangYu-Wen ChiuWen-Ing TsayJui HsuChia-Ming Chang

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2019)

BZDs and Z-drugs prescriptions in elders may be associated with increased risk of burn injury hospitalization. When prescribing BZDs and Z-drugs, clinicians should exercise caution with the elderly to minimize risks.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
primary care
physical activity
palliative care
high intensity
emergency department
human health
risk assessment
body composition