Clinical outcomes and treatment patterns of older adults with dementia-related psychosis by dementia type in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the incidence of clinical events and treatment patterns among older adults with dementia-related psychosis. Given that dementia-related psychosis comprises various dementia types, this study describes the incidence of clinical events and treatment patterns by dementia type after patients with dementia are diagnosed with psychosis.

Methods

Adults aged ≥ 65 years with dementia and newly diagnosed with psychosis were identified in US Medicare claims during 2013-2018. Baseline characteristics were evaluated at the time of the psychosis diagnosis. After the initial psychosis diagnosis, incidence rates (IRs) of clinical events (e.g., falls/fractures, infections, healthcare utilization), mortality, and patterns of antipsychotic treatment were descri

SUBMITTER: Forns J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9541053 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature