Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Intervention in the Reduction of Benzodiazepine Prescriptions: A Cluster Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Inappropriate Prescribing
- Sponsor
- Andalusian Health Service
- Enrollment
- 472
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Number of dispensing of benzodiazepines.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive, multicomponent intervention utilizing education and support for Benzodiazepines withdrawal compared to standard care.
Detailed Description
The excessive use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) presents significant health concerns and high healthcare costs, particularly in Spain, where usage rates are among the highest globally. In Andalusian, over a 10% of the population use BZDs long-term, prompting the need for safe and effective reduction strategies. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive, multicomponent intervention utilizing education and support for BZD withdrawal compared to standard care. The intervention involved educational discussions, consultations with health professionals, and letters supported by multiple scientific societies.
Investigators
Ingrid Ferrer López
Principal Investigator. Primary Care Pharmacist. Pharm.G, Ph.D. Clinical management unit Primary care pharmacy Seville.Andalusian Health Service
Andalusian Health Service
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •users of health centre's with more than 4 weeks of benzodiazepines use.
- •users of health centre's over 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria
- •users of health centre's with mental disorder.
- •users of health centre's terminal.
- •users of health centre's with alcohol dependence.
- •users of health centre's with dementia.
- •users of health centre's who had intellectual disabilities.
- •users of health centre's unable to cooperate with the questionnaires.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Number of dispensing of benzodiazepines.
Time Frame: 3.5 years
Number of dispensing of benzodiazepines, measured at the level of the participant.
Secondary Outcomes
- Knowledge(6 months)
- Life Quality(6 months)