A longitudinal cohort study on dispensed analgesic and psychotropic medications in older adults before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic: the HUNT study

A longitudinal cohort study on dispensed analgesic and psychotropic medications in older adults before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic: the HUNT study

Abstract Background There is a growing concern and debate over the inappropriate use of analgesics and psychotropic medications by older adults, especially those with dementia. The long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures on these prescriptions remain uncertain. Aim The prima...

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Main Authors: Tanja Louise Ibsen, Ekaterina Zotcheva, Sverre Bergh, Debby Gerritsen, Gill Livingston, Hilde Lurås, Svenn-Erik Mamelund, Anne Marie Mork Rokstad, Bjørn Heine Strand, Richard C. Oude Voshaar, Geir Selbæk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Analgesics
Psychotropic medication
COVID-19
Dementia
Older adults
Longitudinal cohort-study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05745-8
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