Psychotropic Medications and Opioids in Hospitalized Older Adults with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Nayeon, Resnick Barbara
Primary Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore
Hypothesis
The use of psychotropic medications and opioids would be negatively associated with physical function in hospitalized older adults living with dementia.
Conclusion
The study found that neither psychotropic medications nor opioids were associated with physical function in hospitalized older adults with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- 72.5% of the sample was on at least one psychotropic medication.
- 18.8% of the sample was on at least one opioid.
- Comorbidities, cognition, and pain were significantly associated with physical function.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether certain medications affect how well older adults with dementia can function in the hospital, and it found that these medications don't seem to make a difference.
Methodology
The study was a secondary data analysis using baseline data from an ongoing randomized controlled trial.
Limitations
The study is based on secondary data and may not capture all relevant factors affecting physical function.
Participant Demographics
Participants were hospitalized older adults living with dementia.
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