The primary care companion for CNS disorders
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Prim Care Companion CNS Disord · Jan 2011
Transdermal patches for the treatment of neurologic conditions in elderly patients: a review.
The mode of drug delivery can be an important consideration in optimizing drug therapy, as it can affect treatment compliance and outcomes. It is particularly important to develop optimal drug formulations for chronic diseases or conditions in the elderly for which treatment compliance is known to be low. In this review, the features and benefits of transdermal formulations for treating neurologic conditions in elderly patients are described. ⋯ Transdermal patches can offer benefits to patients over oral formulations in terms of ease of use, simple treatment regimens, avoidance of the first-pass effect, and avoidance of high maximum plasma concentrations with rapid changes in drug levels, without the invasive procedures associated with intravenous treatment.
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Prim Care Companion CNS Disord · Jan 2011
Posttraumatic stress disorder screening practices: a 2010 internet assessment of customary care.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a signature injury of war among returning soldiers and US National Guard and Reserve members, with symptoms even more likely on rescreening. Studies that examine health care provider screening and referral practices outside the military for these patients are needed. The objective of this study was to assess health care provider PTSD practices and barriers to care. ⋯ The study identified gaps in PTSD screening and linkage to care among health care providers. Further training efforts and resources are needed to screen patients and to reduce barriers to care.