Predictors of discontinuation of benzodiazepine prescription after sending a letter to long-term benzodiazepine users in family practice.
- Gorgels, W.J.M.J.
- Oude Voshaar, R.C.
- Mol, A.J.J.
- Lisdonk, E.H. van de
- Balkom, A.J.L.M. van
- Breteler, M.H.M.
- Hoogen, H.J.M. van den
- Mulder, J.
- Zitman, F.G.
DOIAbstract
BACKGROUND: Predictors of benzodiazepine discontinuation after sending a discontinuation letter by the family practitioner have not been established sufficiently. OBJECTIVE: To identify predictors of short- and long-term discontinuation of benzodiazepine use and relapse in use after a minimal intervention with a discontinuation letter followed by an offer for an evaluation consultation. METHODS: Predictors of benzodiazepine discontinuation and relapse in use were studied by logistic regression analysis and survival analysis within a family practice population of long-term benzodiazepine users (n = 1707) addressed by a discontinuation letter and followed for 21 months. RESULTS: A lower baseline prescription, a shorter duration of use, male g...
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