Abstract
Changes in behavior and thought process are a common clinical conundrum in home-based medicine. Depression in older adults is under-recognized and undertreated. Depression with psychotic features is more severe than depression without psychotic features and often results in prolonged incapacity and an increased likelihood of recurrence. First-line treatment should include an antidepressant and antipsychotic given concomitantly or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Home-Based Medical Care for Older Adults |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Clinical Case Book |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 91-97 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030234836 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030234829 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- Depression with psychotic features
- Electroconvulsive therapy
- Home-based medical care
- House call
- Major depression
- Older adults
- Psychosis