Key result
Psychotropic medication was used by 37% of home-dwelling elderly aged ≥75 years, with the probability of use increasing linearly with age for anxiolytics, hypnotics, and antipsychotics.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of psychotropic medication use among home-dwelling elderly aged 75 years or older in Finland?
Cross-Sectional (n=523)
What is the prevalence of psychotropic medication use among home-dwelling elderly aged 75 years or older in Finland?
Psychotropic medications are commonly used in the elderly, with 37% of home-dwelling individuals aged 75 or older using at least one.
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Substantial psychotropic exposure in home-dwelling elderly ≥75 warrants safety monitoring; leaves open appropriateness and deprescribing needs for prospective study.
Hartikainen et al. (2003) conducted a cross-sectional in Psychotropic medication use (n=523). Psychotropic medication vs. No psychotropic medication was evaluated on Use of at least one psychotropic medication. Psychotropic medication was used by 37% of home-dwelling elderly aged ≥75 years, with the probability of use increasing linearly with age for anxiolytics, hypnotics, and antipsychotics.
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