Psychotropic drug use, falls and hip fracture in the elderly

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Schwab ◽  
F. Röder ◽  
T. Aleker ◽  
S. Ammon ◽  
K-P. Thon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychotropic Drug Use

Psychotropic Drug Use Among the Elderly: Risk Factors Involved in Long-Term Use

2010 ◽  
Vol 45 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 1050-1059 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valérie Aubron ◽  
Vincent Camus ◽  
Badiâa Bouazzaoui ◽  
Antoine Pélissolo ◽  
Grégory Michel
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychotropic Drug Use

scholarly journals Falls and Depression in Men: A Population-Based Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda L. Stuart ◽  
Julie A. Pasco ◽  
Felice N. Jacka ◽  
Michael Berk ◽  
Lana J. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Psychotropic Drug Use ◽  
Geelong Osteoporosis Study

The link between falls and depression has been researched in the elderly; however, little information is available on this association in younger adults, particularly men. This study sought to investigate the link between major depressive disorder (MDD) and falls in a population-based sample of 952 men (24-97 years). MDD was diagnosed utilizing the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR Research Version, Non-Patient edition, and categorized as 12-month/past/never. Body mass index and gait were measured; falls, smoking status, psychotropic medication use, and alcohol intake were self-reported as part of the Geelong Osteoporosis Study 5-year follow-up assessment. Thirty-four (3.6%) men met criteria for 12-month MDD, and 110 (11.6%) for past MDD. Of the 952 men, 175 (18.4%) reported falling at least once during the past 12 months. Fallers were older (66 [interquartile range: 48-79] vs. 59 [45-72] years, p = .001) and more likely to have uneven gait ( n = 16, 10% vs. n = 31, 4%, p = .003) than nonfallers. Participants with 12-month MDD had more than twice the odds of falling (age-adjusted odds ratio: 2.22, 95% confidence interval [1.03, 4.80]). The odds of falling were not associated with past depression ( p = .4). Further adjustments for psychotropic drug use, gait, body mass index, smoking status, blood pressure, and alcohol did not explain these associations. Given the 2.2-fold greater likelihood of falling associated with depression was not explained by age or psychotropic drug use, further research is warranted.

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

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 1270-1277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Lesén ◽  
Anders Carlsten ◽  
Ingmar Skoog ◽  
Margda Waern ◽  
Max Petzold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Prescribing Patterns ◽  
Psychotropic Drug Use

ABSTRACTBackground: 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.Methods: All 95-year-olds born in 1901–1903 living in nursing homes or community settings in Gothenburg, Sweden were invited to participate. The response rate was 65% and 338 95-year-olds were examined (263 women, 75 men). Psychotropic drug use in relation to mental disorders and institutionalization was assessed. Information on drug use was collected primarily from multi-dose drug dispensing lists. Participants were examined by trained psychiatrists using the Comprehensive Psychopathological Rating Scale and a battery of cognitive tests. Dementia, depression, anxiety and psychotic disorders were diagnosed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition, revised (DSM-III-R).Results: Sixty percent of the 95-year-old participants used psychotropic drugs; hypnotics were most common (44%). Potentially inappropriate psychotropics were observed in one third (33%). Antidepressants were used by 7% of the participants without dementia who fulfilled criteria for a depressive disorder, while 56% used hypnotics and 30% used anxiolytics.Conclusions: The high prevalence of psychotropic drug use and the nonspecific nature of these treatments among 95-year-olds indicate a need for improvement in prescribing patterns.

Psychotropic drug use and the risk of hip fracture

1987 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 276
Author(s):  
W A. Ray ◽  
M R. Griffin ◽  
W. Schaffner ◽  
D K. Baugh ◽  
L J. Melton
Keyword(s):  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Psychotropic Drug Use

Psychotropic Drug Use and the Risk of Hip Fracture

1987 ◽  
Vol 316 (7) ◽  
pp. 363-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne A. Ray ◽  
Marie R. Griffin ◽  
William Schaffner ◽  
David K. Baugh ◽  
L.Joseph Melton
Keyword(s):  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Psychotropic Drug Use

Psychotropic drug use in the elderly. Part Two

1983 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Troy L. Thompson ◽  
Michael G. Moran ◽  
Alan S. Niles. N
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychotropic Drug Use
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