2020
Early discontinuation of pharmacotherapy in U.S. veterans diagnosed with PTSD and the role of psychotherapy
Duek O, Pietrzak RH, Petrakis I, Hoff R, Harpaz-Rotem I. Early discontinuation of pharmacotherapy in U.S. veterans diagnosed with PTSD and the role of psychotherapy. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2020, 132: 167-173. PMID: 33126010, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.10.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansPsychotherapyPsychotropic DrugsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderRisk factorsEarly discontinuationMedication discontinuationPsychotropic medicationsPoor medication adherenceSimilar risk factorsStrong risk factorDeterminants of discontinuationKey risk factorsRole of psychotherapySingle medicationMedication adherenceMedication treatmentPsychiatric comorbidityAntipsychotic medicationPatient educationDiscontinuationOlder veteransMedicationsAdjunctive psychotherapyYounger veteransEarly interventionU.S. veteransVA treatment
2006
Prescribing practices of psychiatrists and primary care physicians caring for children with mental illness
Harpaz‐Rotem I, Rosenheck RA. Prescribing practices of psychiatrists and primary care physicians caring for children with mental illness. Child Care Health And Development 2006, 32: 225-238. PMID: 16441857, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00588.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAge DistributionAnxiety DisordersAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityChildChild Behavior DisordersDrug Administration ScheduleFamily PracticeFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansInsurance, HealthMaleMental DisordersMood DisordersPractice Patterns, Physicians'PsychiatryPsychotropic DrugsSex DistributionTime FactorsConceptsPrimary care physiciansMental health servicesPsychotropic medicationsMental illnessCare physiciansPrescribing practicesHealth servicesProportion of patientsCollaborative care modelType of medicationEffective mental health servicesCombination of psychotherapyMental health specialistsPsychotropic prescribing practicesSignificant differencesPatient characteristicsHealth insurance plansMarketScan databasePrivate health insurance plansCalendar year 2000Mood disordersCare modelEffective treatmentMedicationsClinical contact