01.06.2019 | Research Paper
Antidepressants in nursing homes for dependent older patients: the cross-sectional associations of institutional factors with prescription conformance
verfasst von:
Anne-Bahia Abdeljalil, Christophe Arbus, François Montastruc, Philipe de Souto Barreto, Laurine André, Bruno Vellas, Yves Rolland
Erschienen in:
European Geriatric Medicine
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Ausgabe 3/2019
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Key summary points
Aim
To determine the proportion of non-conforming antidepressant prescriptions among nursing home residents and identify the associated institutional and demographic factors.
Findings
Despite the practice guidelines, non-conforming antidepressant prescribing is still of significant concern in nursing homes, in over one-third of the residents. Institutional factors, such as simple drug prescribing actions and accessible psychiatric care, are associated with better antidepressant conformance and should be taken into account in further research.
Message
A “quality process” by the nursing home might optimize antidepressant prescribing for residents.