Lit review
by
Soni, Anisha, Arun Thiyagarajan, and Joanne Reeve
Release Date
2022
Geography
International
Language of Resource
english
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This review aimed to evaluate the evidence base supporting the feasibility and clinical effectiveness of all forms of deprescribing initiatives used to discontinue long-term (≥4 weeks) benzodiazepines or Z-drugs (BZRAs).
Findings/Key points
Benzodiazepine deprescribing was more successful when supported by non-pharmacological methods versus routine care. Quality of evidence reporting effectiveness was very low to low.
Design/methods
Review of randomized control trials (10 studies included)
Keywords
Withdrawal
About prescribers
Outcomes
Transitions in care/treatment
