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Sedative-hypnotic drug use and ageing.

K Morgan

    Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Sedative-hypnotic drug use in the elderly remains high, particularly in institutions. Prescribing patterns often fail to minimize adverse behavioral effects, despite consistent usage trends over two decades.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Pharmacology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Sedative-hypnotic drug use is prevalent among the elderly.
    • Adverse behavioral consequences are a concern.
    • Understanding usage patterns is crucial for risk mitigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the prevalence, type, dose, duration, and frequency of sedative-hypnotic drug use in the elderly.
    • To identify demographic characteristics of elderly hypnotic drug users.
    • To assess if prescribing practices minimize adverse behavioral outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of epidemiological literature from 1960 to 1982.
    • Analysis of drug usage patterns (prevalence, type, dose, duration, frequency).
    • Examination of demographic factors of elderly hypnotic users.

    Main Results:

    • High prevalence of sedative-hypnotic drug use in the elderly, especially in institutional settings.
    • Consistent usage patterns observed over 20 years.
    • Sex differences in usage linked to bereavement, health, and age; advanced age did not influence drug choice.

    Conclusions:

    • Sedative-hypnotic drug use in the elderly is consistently high.
    • Prescribing practices do not consistently address the minimization of adverse behavioral consequences.
    • Further research and updated prescribing guidelines are needed.

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