Cross-validation of the benzodiazepine dependence self-report questionnaire in outpatient benzodiazepine users

Kan, Cornelis C.; Breteler, M.H.M.; Ven, A.H.G.S. van der; Zitman, Frans G.

doi:10.1053/comp.2001.26275

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“…42,43 While the use of the benzodiazepine abuse scales may have benefit in primary care, they have not been specifically validated for use with older adults. Moreover, studies assessing opioid abuse in chronic pain patients may have applications in older adults as well.…”

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A Systematic Review of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Misuse in Older Adults

Maree

Marcum

Saghafi

et al. 2016

The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

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Objectives We aimed to assess the prevalence of opioid and benzodiazepine prescription drug misuse in older adults, the risk factors associated with misuse, and age-appropriate interventions. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a literature search for reports on misuse of prescription benzodiazepines and opioids in older adults. We searched PubMed, PsycINFO, and EMBASE for peer reviewed journal articles in English through April 2014 with updates through November 2015. We reviewed relevant publications that included participants ≥ 65 years of age. We also manually searched reference lists of key identified articles and geriatric journals through April 2016. Information on the study design, sample, intervention, comparators, outcome, time frame, and risk of bias were abstracted for each article. Results Of 4932 reviewed reports, 15 were included in this systematic review. Thirteen studies assessed the prevalence of prescription drug misuse and included studies related to opioid shopping behavior, assessment of morbidity and mortality associated with opioid and/or benzodiazepine use, frequency and characteristics of opioid prescribing, frequency of substance use disorders and non-prescription use of pain relievers, and the health conditions and experiences of long-term benzodiazepine users. One study identified risk factors for misuse and one study described the effects of provider education and an electronic support tool as an intervention. Discussion There is a dearth of high quality research on prescription drug misuse in older adults. Existing studies are heterogeneous, making it difficult to draw broad conclusions. We discuss the need for further research specific to prescription drug misuse among older adults.

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A Systematic Review of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Misuse in Older Adults

Maree

Marcum

Saghafi

et al. 2016

The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

106

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“…25 The Bendep-SRQ has good scalability, reliability, and validity in general practice patients 26 and in psychiatric outpatients. 27 …”

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Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use and Salivary Cortisol

Manthey¹,

Giltay²,

Neven³

et al. 2010

Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology

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“…A study 38 conducted in Nijmegen, in the Netherlands, examined 599 outpatient users of BDZ with the Benzodiazepine Dependence Self-Report Questionnaire, 13 for which evaluation is based on mean scores and reported high levels of problematic use, and of problems related to withdrawal of BDZ, while lack of compliance was considered low, i.e., patients adhered to the treatment.…”

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Assessment of dependence and anxiety among benzodiazepine users in a provincial municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Schallemberger

Colet

2016

Trends Psychiatry Psychother.

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Introduction: Benzodiazepines are among the most prescribed drugs for anxiety and one of the most used drug classes in the world and have a high potential for addiction. The objective of this study was to assess levels of dependence and anxiety among users of these drugs in the public health system. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative study. Benzodiazepine users treated on the public health system were selected. Anxiety levels were assessed with the Hamilton Anxiety Scale and dependency with the Benzodiazepine Dependence Self-Report Questionnaire. Results: Benzodiazepine use was higher among women and in older age groups. Duration of benzodiazepine use was greater than 1 year for all respondents. The dependence assessment indicated that more than half of users were dependent on taking benzodiazepines and most had a severe degree of anxiety. Conclusion: This study found evidence of prolonged and inappropriate use of benzodiazepines. It is necessary to educate users about the risks of these drugs and to develop strategies to rationalize use of these drugs by working with prescribers and dispensers.

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Cross-validation of the benzodiazepine dependence self-report questionnaire in outpatient benzodiazepine users

Cited by 22 publications

References 12 publications

A Systematic Review of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Misuse in Older Adults

A Systematic Review of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Misuse in Older Adults

Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use and Salivary Cortisol

Assessment of dependence and anxiety among benzodiazepine users in a provincial municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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