Antidepressant use associated with increased risk of hip fracture in the older population

摘要

Implications for practice and research: Healthcare professionals need to be aware of the potential increased risk of injury for patients when planning treatments, particularly for patients presenting with multiple risk factors for falls. Future research should focus on establishing the severity of symptoms that antidepressants are used for in addition to a hip fracture event rate to ensure a balanced picture for determining treatment options. Context: In 2011 there were 9.2 million people aged 65 years or over in England and Wales, an increase of 1 million since 2001 and a figure which continues to rise. This increasing ageing population will inevitably bring healthcare challenges.