| Objective |
To identify the information and support needed by people who are being offered, are already taking or are stopping prescribed medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms. This could include information about the possible risk of dependence or withdrawal symptoms for the drugs being prescribed to them, expectations and what to do if they experience dependence and/or withdrawal symptoms. To identify the information needed by the family and carers of the above. To identify information that prescribers think patients/their families should know. |
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| Population and setting |
Adults (≥18 years) who are being offered or are taking or are stopping prescribed medicines that are associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms (opioids, benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, gabapentinoids, or antidepressants) or their families and carers. Prescribers of the above. |
| Context | Information and support |
| Review strategy | Synthesis of qualitative research. Results presented in narrative and table format. Quality of the evidence will be assessed by a GRADE CerQual approach for each review finding. |
From: Evidence review: Patient information and support
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