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Introduction to Appropriate Use of Benzodiazepines and Other Sedatives

Explore the role benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person living with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour.
Suitable for people working in:
Community-based care, Primary health care and Residential aged care

Overview

About this Module

This module explores the role benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person living with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour. Throughout this module you will learn to balance the risks and benefits of using benzodiazepines and other sedatives in people living with dementia, and explore the current guidelines to support future prescribing if deemed necessary. This is module 1 in the 4-part module series: Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to:
  • Describe the role of benzodiazepines and other sedatives in supporting a person living with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour
  • Recognise the risks that benzodiazepines and other sedatives carry when used in people living with dementia and identify common adverse effects
  • Identify the indications which benzodiazepines may be prescribed for

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Version history

  • Published: 04 May 2021
  • Version: 1.0

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