Christopher N Kaufmann
Biographic Data
| ID | 6082750 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Christopher N Kaufmann |
| GIVEN NAMES | Christopher N |
| FAMILY NAME | Kaufmann |
| SIGNATURE | KAUFMANN C N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Johns Hopkins University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2946-7857 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Associations between driving cessation and mental health among rural and urban older adults
>0.05). Findings support the importance of policy and programming to support the mental health of older adults across the rural-urban continuum as they experience limitations in their driving ability
Cannabis use for Sleep Disturbance Among Older Patients in a Geriatrics Clinic
Cannabis use is growing among older adults to manage medical concerns including poor sleep. In this study, we characterized how patients seen at a geriatrics clinic use cannabis to address sleep disturbance. Specifically, we conducted an anonymous survey of 568 adults, including 83 who reported cannabis use within the past 3 years, to inquire about such use. We compared cannabis use characteristics between those using it for sleep disturbance ver…
Continuing Versus New Prescriptions for Sedative-Hypnotic Medications
Objectives. To assess trends in continuing and new prescriptions for sedative-hypnotic medications, including benzodiazepines (BZDs) and non-BZD receptor agonists (nBZRAs). Methods. Data came from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and comprised 287 288 randomly sampled patient visits. Physicians reported medications prescribed and whether they were “continuing” or “new” prescriptions. We assessed trends in continuing BZD, new BZD, conti…
Association of Alcohol Use and Loneliness Frequency Among Middle-Aged and Older Adult Drinkers
Results suggest that among a sample of community-based adults aged 50+, loneliness was associated with reduced alcohol use frequency, but not with at-risk or binge drinking
Association Between Insomnia Symptoms and Functional Status in U.S. Older Adults
Among older adults, insomnia symptoms are associated with a greater odds of limitation in household activities and of restricted participation in valued activities. Insomnia interventions may improve functioning and quality of life among elders
Association of Alcohol Use and Loneliness Frequency Among Middle-Aged and Older Adult Drinkers
Results suggest that among a sample of community-based adults aged 50+, loneliness was associated with reduced alcohol use frequency, but not with at-risk or binge drinking
Association Between Insomnia Symptoms and Functional Status in U.S. Older Adults
Among older adults, insomnia symptoms are associated with a greater odds of limitation in household activities and of restricted participation in valued activities. Insomnia interventions may improve functioning and quality of life among elders
Association Between Insomnia Symptoms and Functional Status in U.S. Older Adults
Among older adults, insomnia symptoms are associated with a greater odds of limitation in household activities and of restricted participation in valued activities. Insomnia interventions may improve functioning and quality of life among elders
Association of Alcohol Use and Loneliness Frequency Among Middle-Aged and Older Adult Drinkers
Results suggest that among a sample of community-based adults aged 50+, loneliness was associated with reduced alcohol use frequency, but not with at-risk or binge drinking
Continuing Versus New Prescriptions for Sedative-Hypnotic Medications
Objectives. To assess trends in continuing and new prescriptions for sedative-hypnotic medications, including benzodiazepines (BZDs) and non-BZD receptor agonists (nBZRAs). Methods. Data came from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and comprised 287 288 randomly sampled patient visits. Physicians reported medications prescribed and whether they were “continuing” or “new” prescriptions. We assessed trends in continuing BZD, new BZD, conti…
Cannabis use for Sleep Disturbance Among Older Patients in a Geriatrics Clinic
Cannabis use is growing among older adults to manage medical concerns including poor sleep. In this study, we characterized how patients seen at a geriatrics clinic use cannabis to address sleep disturbance. Specifically, we conducted an anonymous survey of 568 adults, including 83 who reported cannabis use within the past 3 years, to inquire about such use. We compared cannabis use characteristics between those using it for sleep disturbance ver…
Associations between driving cessation and mental health among rural and urban older adults
>0.05). Findings support the importance of policy and programming to support the mental health of older adults across the rural-urban continuum as they experience limitations in their driving ability
Medicine (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Sleep and related disorders (3 works) · Association (psychology (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (2 works)