Benzodiazepines Withdrawal: Initial Outcomes and Long-Term Impact on Falls in a French Nursing Home

• Hoofdauteurs: Hervé Javelot (Auteur), Anne Marquis (Auteur), Emilie Antoine-Bernard (Auteur), Jean Grandidier (Auteur), Luisa Weiner (Auteur), Thierry Javelot (Auteur), Bruno Michel (Auteur)
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• Gepubliceerd in: MDPI AG, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Long-term use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) is known to induce tolerance and dependence, and increase the risk of falls-related injuries in older adults. We present a study carried out in a French nursing home that concerns the implementation of a BZD withdrawal program reassessed at one year. BZD depre...