Susann May 1 , Timo Greiner 1 , Samuel Thoma 1 , Sebastian von Peter 1 , Ulrich Schwantes 2 , Michael A Rapp 3 , Martin Heinze 1 , Volker Dahling 1 Show Affiliations »
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Psychopharmaceuticals are often prescribed in nursing homes for elderly. Together with the general polypharmacy, the risk for adverse drug reactions and interactions is increased. METHODS: Medication data of 398 nursing home residents were analyzed. Guided interviews and focus groups were carried out with nurses, prescribing physicians and relatives. RESULTS: About 70 % of the residents received psychotropic drugs often with sedative properties. High work load, sociodemographic development and shortage of psychiatrists and neurologists had an influence on the prescription rates. CONCLUSION: Nurses and physicians need to be aware of possible adverse drug effects and interactions of psychotropics. The overall amount of psychopharmaceuticals prescribed in nursing homes should be reduced. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
OBJECTIVE: Psychopharmaceuticals are often prescribed in nursing homes for elderly. Together with the general polypharmacy, the risk for adverse drug reactions and interactions is increased. METHODS: Medication data of 398 nursing home residents were analyzed. Guided interviews and focus groups were carried out with nurses, prescribing physicians and relatives. RESULTS: About 70 % of the residents received psychotropic drugs often with sedative properties. High work load, sociodemographic development and shortage of psychiatrists and neurologists had an influence on the prescription rates. CONCLUSION: Nurses and physicians need to be aware of possible adverse drug effects and interactions of psychotropics. The overall amount of psychopharmaceuticals prescribed in nursing homes should be reduced. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
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Year: 2019
PMID： 31284317 DOI： 10.1055/a-0928-5742
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Psychiatr Prax ISSN： 0303-4259