pISSN 1226-6051
eISSN 2508-786X
eISSN 2508-786X
The odds ratio of prescribing of antipsychotics in elderly dementia patients
| Characteristics of Patients | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical antipsychotics | Atypical antipsychotics | ||
| Sex | Male | Reference | Reference |
| Female | 0.58 (0.55-0.61) | 0.64 (0.62-0.66) | |
| Age Group | ≥65, and <75 | Reference | Reference |
| ≥75, and < 85 | 1.10 (1.02-1.19) | 1.06 (1.01-1.11) | |
| ≥85 | 1.29 (1.19-1.40) | 1.24 (1.18-1.30) | |
| Insurance Type | Health Insurance | Reference | Reference |
| Medical Aid | 1.37 (1.27-1.47) | 1.26 (1.21-1.32) | |
| Veterans | 0.43 (0.27-0.70) | 1.07 (0.88-1.29) | |