Antipsychotic Drug Dispensations in Older Adults Including Continuation After a Fall-Related Hospitalization: Identifying Adherence to Screening Tool of Older Persons’ Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions Criteria Using the Nova Scotia Seniors Pharmacare Program and Canadian Institute for Healths Discharge Databases

摘要

PurposeDespite well-established concerns regarding adverse drug effects, antipsychotics are frequently prescribed for older adults. Our first objective was to identify trends in antipsychotic dispensations to older Nova Scotians. STOPP (Screening Tool of Older Persons’ Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions) criteria identify antipsychotic use in those with a history of falls as potentially inappropriate. Our second objective was to identify trends, predictors, and adherence with this STOPP criteria by identifying continued antipsychotic dispensations following a fall-related hospitalization.