Dementia, Dementia Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
Antiplatelet therapy, Older adults, Dementia subtypes
Brief summary
This population-based retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of antiplatelet therapy use among older adults with all-cause dementia and across different dementia subtypes. Medical records of patients aged 65 years and older who were evaluated at a tertiary-level geriatric outpatient clinic were reviewed. Dementia subtypes were classified according to internationally accepted diagnostic criteria. Patterns of antiplatelet use were assessed in accordance with current guideline recommendations. The study sought to determine the appropriateness of antiplatelet use across dementia subtypes and to describe real-world prescribing practices in this population.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 65 years and older. * Diagnosis of dementia based on internationally accepted diagnostic criteria. * Evaluation at a tertiary-level geriatric outpatient clinic.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with incomplete or inaccessible medical records. * Individuals with missing data on antiplatelet therapy use.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Appropriateness of antiplatelet therapy use | At baseline (first geriatric outpatient clinic visit) | Assessment of the appropriateness of antiplatelet therapy use according to current guideline recommendations among older adults with dementia. |
Outcome results
None listed