Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Bjelkarøy, Maria Torheim"
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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 ... -
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, ...