Health Condition 1: G- Mental Health
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Dr Shafiq Ahmed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients taking prescribed benzodiazepine for atleast 3 months. 2.Patients 18 years or above. 3.both the genders. 4.patients/caregivers giving informed written consent to participate in study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.patients below 18 years . 2.patients with intellectual disabilities. 3.patients with a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment. 4.patients having features of psychosis. 5.patients/caregivers who will not give consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To study the patterns of benzodiazepine prescription (including dosage,frequency,and duration of use)among psychiatric outpatients. 2.To determine the prevalance of benzodiazepine dependance among psychiatry outpatients who are on prescribed benzodiazepine over lonf term.Timepoint: 18 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.to determine clinico-demographic correlates and risk factors for developing benzodiazepine dependence. 2.to asses the awareness,knowledge and personality profile pf patients on prescribed benzodiazepine. Timepoint: 12 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Mohammad Reyazuddin
JawaharLal Nehru Medical College
Outcome results
None listed