Does Physicians' Clinical Competence, Communication Ability, or Cultural Background Influence Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing of Benzodiazepines and Z‐Drugs Among Older Adults With Insomnia?
Fiona K. I. Chan,
Maria‐Teresa Moraga,
Bettina Habib
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to estimate the association between physician's age, sex, clinical and communication competencies, and cultural background on benzodiazepines and Z‐drugs (BDZ) prescribing to older adults with insomnia.MethodsA cohort of international medical graduates (IMGs) who completed their pre‐residency licensure exam in 1998–2004 were linked to all U.S. Medicare patients they provided care to in 2014–2015. Their care records in Parts A, B, and D from all physicians were extracted.… Show more
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