Choice of observational study design impacts on measurement of antipsychotic risks in the elderly: a systematic review

Choice of observational study design impacts on measurement of antipsychotic risks in the elderly: a systematic review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antipsychotics are frequently and increasingly prescribed to treat the behavioural symptoms associated with dementia despite their modest efficacy. Evidence regarding the potential adverse events of antipsychotics is limited and litt...

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Main Authors: Pratt Nicole, Roughead Elizabeth E, Salter Amy, Ryan Philip
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Antipsychotics
Review
Death
Cerebrovascular events
Stroke
Hip fracture
Pneumonia
Hospitalisation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/72

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