Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal"
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The association between pain and central nervous system depressing medication among hospitalised Norwegian older adults
Bjelkarøy, Maria Torheim; Cheng, Socheat; Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Grambaite, Ramune; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Lundqvist, Christofer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives Central nervous system depressant medications (CNSD) including benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics and opioids are regularly prescribed for the older patient. These medications are linked to dependence and associated ... -
Association between prescribed central nervous system depressant drugs, comorbidity and cognition among hospitalised older patients: a cross-sectional study
Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Cheng, Socheat; Gossop, Michael; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Grambaite, Ramune; Lundqvist, Christofer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives Central nervous system depressants (CNSDs) such as opioids, benzodiazepine and Z-hypnotics are commonly used. However, CNSDs may influence cognitive function, especially in older hospitalised patients with ... -
Brief Intervention as a Method to Reduce Z-Hypnotic Use by Older Adults: Feasibility Case Series
Bjelkarøy, Maria Torheim; Simonsen, Tone Breines; Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Halset, Sigrid; Cheng, Socheat; Grambaite, Ramune; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Gerwing, Jennifer; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Lundqvist, Anders Christofer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Z-hypnotics or z-drugs are commonly prescribed for insomnia and sleep difficulties in older adults. These drugs are associated with adverse events and dependence and are not recommended for long-term use. Despite ... -
The effect of cognitive function and central nervous system depressant use on mortality—A prospective observational study of previously hospitalised older patients
Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Bjelkarøy, Maria Torheim; Cheng, Socheat; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Grambaite, Ramune; Lundqvist, Christofer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022) -
Mortality and health-related quality of life in older adults with long-term use of opioids, z-hypnotics or benzodiazepines: a prospective observational study at 5 years follow-up
Bjelkarøy, Maria Torheim; Simonsen, Tone Breines; Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Cheng, Socheat; Grambaite, Ramune; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Lundqvist, Anders Christofer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives Disease and medication use in older age is a consequence of age-related declining health. Multimorbidity followed by polypharmacy is common. Central nervous system depressing (CNSD) drugs such as opioids, ... -
“What should I do when I get home?” treatment plan discussion at discharge between specialist physicians and older in-patients: mixed method study
Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Cheng, Socheat; Mellingsæter, Marte; Grambaite, Ramune; Gulbrandsen, Pål; Lundqvist, Christofer; Gerwing, Jennifer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background During discharge from hospital, older patients and physicians discuss the plan for managing patients’ health at home. If not followed at home, it can result in poor medication management, readmissions, or ...