ArticleDrugs & aging2018
Characteristics of New-Onset and Chronic Sleep Medication Users Among Older Adults: A Retrospective Study of a US Medigap Plan Population using Propensity Score Matching.
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- Prescribing Patterns and Impact of Sedatives in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of the MedSafer Study.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2025Trial
- A mobile app providing individually-tailored psychoeducation about sleep for older adults with chronic health conditions and low health literacy.Journal of psychiatry research reviews & reports · 2024Article
- Prevalence of sleep-related problems and risks in a community-dwelling older adult population: a cross-sectional survey-based study.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Impact of Function Focused Care and Physical Activity on Falls in Assisted Living Residents.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundPrescription sleep medications are often utilized to manage sleep problems among older adults even though these drugs are associated with multiple risks.
objectiveThe aim was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of new-onset compared to chronic sleep medication users and to examine factors associated with the conversion from new to chronic use. A secondary objective was to investigate the impact of sleep medications on health outcomes of injurious falls and patterns of healthcare utilization and expenditures.
methodsA 25% random sample of adults ≥ 65 years with 3-year continuous AARP
resultsAmong eligible insureds, 3 and 9% were identified as new-onset and chronic sleep medication users, respectively. New-onset sleep medication prescriptions were often associated with an inpatient hospitalization. The strongest characteristics associated with new users, those who converted to chronic use, and chronic users were sleep disorders, depression and opioid use. About 50% of new users had > 30 days' supply; 25% converted to chronic use with ≥ 90 days' supply. The prevalence of falls for new-onset users increased by 70% compared to a 22% increase among chronic users.
conclusionNew-onset and chronic sleep medication users were characterized by sleep disorders, depression and pain. Addressing the underlying problems associated with sleep problems among older adults may decrease the need for sleep medications and thus reduce the risk of sleep medication-related adverse events.
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