Prevalence and Associated Factors of Benzodiazepine Use in Patients Attending a Community Mental Health Team in Scotland: A Cross-Sectional Survey

A high number of psychotropic medications emerged as the only statistically significant factor associated with long-term BZD use. Consequently, diligent monitoring of BZD use is warranted in patients on a high number of psychotropic medications.

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Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health
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2025-06-27
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https://doi.org/10.2174/0117450179375369250623061653
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Sleep and related disorders
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Benzodiazepine Use in Patients Attending a Community Mental Health Team in Scotland: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Felix Kauye, Amanthi Wijesundara, Dalitso Mwandumba
Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health
Sleep and related disorders
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Benzodiazepine Use in Patients Attending a Community Mental Health Team in Scotland: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Felix Kauye, Amanthi Wijesundara, Dalitso Mwandumba
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Abstract

A high number of psychotropic medications emerged as the only statistically significant factor associated with long-term BZD use. Consequently, diligent monitoring of BZD use is warranted in patients on a high number of psychotropic medications.

Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental HealthVol. 21(1)
University of Ulster (GB), Gartnavel General Hospital (GB), St Helens Hospital (GB), Royal Victoria Hospital (GB), University of Glasgow (GB)
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Sleep and related disorders
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Benzodiazepine Use in Patients Attending a Community Mental Health Team in Scotland: A Cross-Sectional Survey — Felix Kauye, Amanthi Wijesundara, et al. · Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS