2021
Emergent and Non-Emergent Agitation in the Older Adult: Evaluation and Management
Subramanian S, Fahed M, Dix E, Wilkins K. Emergent and Non-Emergent Agitation in the Older Adult: Evaluation and Management. Current Geriatrics Reports 2021, 10: 73-81. DOI: 10.1007/s13670-021-00358-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCohen-Mansfield Agitation InventoryElectroconvulsive therapyOlder adultsPsychiatric disordersNon-pharmacological managementAlcohol withdrawalDistressing symptomsBenzodiazepine usePharmacological treatmentTreatment optionsExcited catatoniaHeterogenous presentationSuccessful treatmentSignificant disabilitySubstance intoxicationNeuropsychiatric conditionsMotor behaviorCognitive enhancersPolypharmacyAdultsDeliriumPatientsCatatoniaReviewThis paperTreatment
2017
Pharmacology of Geriatric Substance Use Disorders: Considerations and Future Directions
Hassell C, Wilkins K, Trevisan L. Pharmacology of Geriatric Substance Use Disorders: Considerations and Future Directions. Current Treatment Options In Psychiatry 2017, 4: 102-115. DOI: 10.1007/s40501-017-0107-z.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsSubstance use disordersEvidence-based treatmentsUse disordersGeriatric populationEvidence-based pharmacological treatment optionsAvailable evidence-based treatmentsHigh-quality clinical trialsOlder adultsAvailable pharmacological treatmentsPharmacological treatment optionsLimitations of treatmentPharmacological treatmentTreatment optionsClinical trialsCertain drugsYoung adultsAdverse effectsDisordersTreatmentAdultsHigh rateUnique needsPopulationBaby boomer generationDysfunction