[From hero to deserter, figures of the caregiver at the time of COVID-19].

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, psychologists from various departments of a hospital centre in the Paris region intervened with the establishment's nursing and non-nursing staff. They gathered testimonies related to the experience of the first wave of this health crisis. They offer their interpretation of the event, which highlights the climate of uncertainty that reigned, both in its health and political dimensions.

Psychological predictors of benzodiazepine discontinuation among older adults: Results from the PASSE 60.

Background: Long-term benzodiazepine (BZD) use among seniors is mostly inappropriate and associated with adverse health outcomes. To prevent these consequences, withdrawal is crucial, yet knowledge is limited about what predicts BZD discontinuation. Until now, most studies have focused on sociodemographic and BZD intake factors as predictors while neglecting psychological factors.

Systemic model of chronic benzodiazepine use among mature adults.

Objectives: Our goal was to build a systemic model of chronic use among community-dwelling mature benzodiazepine (BZD) users. BZDs are commonly prescribed for symptoms of anxiety and/or insomnia despite their documented side effects over time.

Method: We conducted in-depth interviews with 23 mature (50 years and over) users, 14 women and 9 men, as well as 9 general practitioners and 11 pharmacists.

Correlates of potentially inappropriate prescriptions of benzodiazepines among older adults: results from the ESA study.

ESA study data were paired with Quebec medical and pharmaceutical services records to document potentially inappropriate benzodiazepines (Bzs) prescriptions among community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older. Results indicate that 32 per cent of respondents took a mean daily dose of 6.1 mg of equivalent diazepam for, on average, 205 days per year.

Chronic psychotropic drug use among frail elderly women receiving home care services.

Over the years, psychotropic drugs have been prescribed for symptoms of anxiety and/or insomnia. Elderly women are especially at risk of chronic use and ensuing side-effects. We examined psychosocial processes associated with long-term psychotropic drug use.