Prevalence and persistent use of psychotropic drugs in older adults receiving domiciliary care at baseline

Prevalence and persistent use of psychotropic drugs in older adults receiving domiciliary care at baseline

Abstract Background Little is known about the use of psychotropic drugs in older adults receiving domiciliary care. The first aim was to describe the prevalence and persistency of use of psychotropic drugs in older adults (≥ 70 years) with and without dementia receiving domiciliary care. Furthermore...

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Main Authors: Marie Turmo Lornstad, Marte Aarøen, Sverre Bergh, Jūratė Šaltytė Benth, Anne-Sofie Helvik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Cognitive impairment
Elderly
Home care
Medication
Long term care
Transferral
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1126-y

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