Elevated alcohol consumption among geriatric psychiatric in-patients.

Anne-Sofie HelvikKnut EngedalAud Johannessen

Published in: Nordisk alkohol- & narkotikatidskrift : NAT (2020)

A relatively high proportion of psychiatric patients aged 65 years or older reported elevated alcohol consumption, regardless of diagnosis. Older age, living with someone and use of antidepressants were associated with lower odds for elevated alcohol consumption.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
mental health
physical activity
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
bipolar disorder
patient reported