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 paperTreatmentEvaluation and Management of Alcohol use Disorder among Older Adults
Joshi P, Duong KT, Trevisan LA, Wilkins KM. Evaluation and Management of Alcohol use Disorder among Older Adults. Current Geriatrics Reports 2021, 10: 82-90. PMID: 34336549, PMCID: PMC8308079, DOI: 10.1007/s13670-021-00359-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol use disorderOlder adultsUse disordersTreatment of AUDPatient screening resultsScreening resultsStandardized screening toolsMost older adultsReviewThe prevalenceSUD treatmentPsychosocial treatmentsAlcohol misuseSubstance misuseBrief interventionScreening toolSubstance useMutual help groupsAdultsCOVID-19 pandemicTreatmentPhysical distancingDisordersLaboratory testsScreeningIncreased isolation
2018
Treatment Approaches to Sexual Dysfunction in Late Life
Maruca-Sullivan P, Kleinfeld S, Wilkins K. Treatment Approaches to Sexual Dysfunction in Late Life. Current Treatment Options In Psychiatry 2018, 5: 255-274. DOI: 10.1007/s40501-018-0147-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSexual dysfunctionPsychotropic medicationsMedication-induced sexual dysfunctionSexual behaviorLatest treatment optionsNon-pharmacologic treatmentsNon-pharmacological optionsFemale sexual disordersAvailable pharmacologicErectile dysfunctionTreatment optionsSexual functionPsychiatric illnessDysfunctionSexual healthSexual disordersMost disordersBehavioral interventionsMultiple treatmentsLater lifeRecent FindingsResearchMedicationsTreatmentDisordersDSM-5
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
2008
Efficacy of Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Treatment of Nondepressed Psychiatric Illness in Elderly Patients: A Review of the Literature
Wilkins KM, Ostroff R, Tampi RR. Efficacy of Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Treatment of Nondepressed Psychiatric Illness in Elderly Patients: A Review of the Literature. Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry And Neurology 2008, 21: 3-11. PMID: 18287164, DOI: 10.1177/0891988707311027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUse of ECTElectroconvulsive therapyElderly patientsPsychiatric disordersElderly personsCommon neuropsychiatric disorderBipolar maniaCommon indicationDepressive syndromeTreatment modalitiesPsychiatric illnessMood disordersEffective treatmentParkinson's diseaseBehavioral disturbancesPatientsPsychiatric conditionsNeuropsychiatric disordersDisordersTreatmentTherapyDiseaseEfficacyBaseline cognitive abilitySpecial consideration