BZDs perceived as a problem | | | | | |
• BZDs are a problem in general practice | 70.76 | 56.96 | 57.78 | 60.24 | 9.62* |
• I think it is important to inform the patient about dependence | 96.64 | 95.04 | 96.12 | 95.77 | 0.82 |
• Chronic usage is justified as long as the patient functions better because of it and does not experience any side effects | 14.06 | 24.40 | 27.99 | 23.43 | 11.51* |
• I think it is justified to prescribe BZDs for a week | 64.67 | 71.79 | 74.46 | 71.18 | 5.01 |
Items referring to patients | | | | | |
• Patients expect a prescription | 35.54 | 46.13 | 55.64 | 47.20 | 17.27* |
• Not writing a prescription threatens the doctor-patient relationship | 13.50 | 15.41 | 23.36 | 17.81 | 9.27* |
• I find it difficult to motivate patients to withdraw | 50.83 | 58.16 | 69.62 | 60.63 | 16.84* |
Item referring to GPs | | | | | |
• I know how to manage withdrawal | 53.73 | 55.05 | 57.56 | 55.64 | 0.69 |