Psychotropic drug use in relation to mental disorders and institutionalization among 95-year-olds: a population-based study

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

E-ISSN: 1741-203x|23|8|1270-1277

ISSN: 1041-6102

Source: International Psychogeriatrics, Vol.23, Iss.8, 2011-10, pp. : 1270-1277

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Abstract

Background: The prevalence of psychotropic drug use is high among the elderly, but research on how psychotropic drugs are used among individuals aged 90 years and older is limited. An increased knowledge on this topic may contribute to improved prescribing patterns in this vulnerable population. The aim of this study was to assess the use of psychotropic drugs in relation to mental disorders and institutionalization among 95-year-olds and to identify use of potentially inappropriate psychotropic drugs.

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