A scoping review of over-the-counter products for depression, anxiety and insomnia in older people.

Rachael FrostSilvy MathewVerity ThomasSayem UddinAdriana SalameChristine VialTanya CohenSukvinder Kaur BhamraJuan Carlos Bazo AlvarezCini BhanuMichael HeinrichKate Walters

Published in: BMC complementary medicine and therapies (2024)

There is a substantial gap in evidence for OTC products for anxiety in older people. This should be addressed in future trials. Research should also focus on products that are widely used, and these need to be tested in older populations that are similar to those who would use them in practice.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
primary care
depressive symptoms
healthcare
physical activity
current status
community dwelling