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
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