A protocol for a randomized controlled trial comparing Sleepwell, EMPOWER, and treatment-as-usual for benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in older adults: the your answers when needing sleep in New Brunswick (YAWNS NB) study

Background: Chronic benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA) use among older adults is a public health concern given cognitive and physical risks. One in four older adults in New Brunswick, Canada, is a long-term user of BZRAs. Previous studies using a direct-to-patient approach as the primary interve...

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Main Authors: Andrea L. Murphy, Justin P. Turner, Malgorzata Rajda, Sandra Magalhaes, Kathleen G. Allen, David M. Gardner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667276622000634