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Author:

AHN SangNam; et al.;

Title:

Psychotropic medication discussions in older adults' primary care office visits: so much to do, so little time.

Reference:

Aging and Mental Health, 15(5), July 2011, pp.618-629.

ISSN paper:

1360-7863

ISSN online:

1364-6915

Abstract:

This study investigated discussions of psychotropic medications during older patient's visits to primary care physicians. It also examined different scenarios physicians use to address mental health complaints of older adults. Fifty nine videotaped care visits involving mental health discussions were complemented by patient and physician surveys. Findings revealed that a third of visits contained no psychotropic medication discussions despite its important role in treating mental illnesses. When prescribing psychotropic medicines, physicians presented information about the medication's purpose and brand name more often than adverse effects or usage. More competing demands were associated with less psychotropic medication discussions. Given the seriousness of mental illness in late life, the authors concluded that system-level changes may be needed to correctly diagnose mental illness, take more proactive actions to improve mental health, and enhance information exchange concerning psychotropic medication.

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Format:

article;

Topics:

access to information; medication; mental health education; mental health problems; older people; primary care;

Content Type:

research;

Country/Region:

United States;

Record ID:

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