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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedDore DD, Zullo AR, Mor V
Age, sex, and dose effects of nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics on hip fracture in nursing home residents.
This study examined the rate of hip fracture in nursing home residents prescribed nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics. A sample of nursing home residents was used and linked to Medicare and Minimum Data Set (2007-2008) data. The rate of hip fracture was higher in residents aged 90 and above, and lower in residents 70 or below. There was no different by sex.
AHRQ-funded; HS022998.
Citation: Dore DD, Zullo AR, Mor V .
Age, sex, and dose effects of nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics on hip fracture in nursing home residents.
J Am Med Dir Assoc 2018 Apr;19(4):328-32.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.09.015..
Keywords: Injuries and Wounds, Medication, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events, Falls, Risk, Patient Safety