Association of antidepressant treatment with emergency admission to medical units for patients 65 years or older

Conclusions In our study, ATD was associated with a decreased risk of hospital admission for urgent medical conditions in people aged 75 and over. Treating depression may protect the elderly against admission to the Emergency department and may potentially be a quality criterion in preventing complications in this population.
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research