Helge Giese

Non-guideline—compliant prescriptions of benzodiazepines and Z drugs: Effects of social norm feedback. A randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND: In Germany, long-term prescribing of benzodiazepines and Z drugs remains common even though their use for no more than 30 days is recommended in the guidelines because of risks including dependence, cognitive impairment, and falling. In this randomized controlled tria...