Attitudes about stopping sleep or anxiety medicines
This study looks at what older hospital patients think about stopping long-term use of benzodiazepines (medicines for sleep or anxiety). It aims to understand patient beliefs after receiving educational materials about reducing these drugs.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in a hospital for older adults
- You have been taking a benzodiazepine or similar medicine for a long time
- You received a special brochure about stopping these medicines when you were admitted
- You are able to talk and fill out questionnaires
- You are willing to be part of the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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