The use of antipsychotic medication in child and adolescent psychiatric treatment in Denmark. A cross-sectional survey
Autor: | Maria Deurell, Anne Katrine Pagsberg, Merete Weischer, Jette LaBianca |
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Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Pediatrics Adolescent Cross-sectional study medicine.drug_class medicine.medical_treatment Denmark Personality Disorders Schizotypal Personality Disorder Pharmacotherapy Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent psychiatry medicine Humans Autistic Disorder Psychiatry Antipsychotic Child Child Psychiatry business.industry Mental Disorders medicine.disease Personality disorders Drug Utilization Psychiatry and Mental health Cross-Sectional Studies Schizophrenia Sedative Child Preschool Autism Drug Therapy Combination Female business Antipsychotic Agents |
Zdroj: | Nordic journal of psychiatry. 62(6) |
ISSN: | 1502-4725 |
Popis: | The number of children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders being treated with antipsychotic medication is increasing significantly; however, only a limited evidence-base is available on this topic, especially when children are concerned. This study reports and discusses the use of antipsychotic medication in children and adolescents below 19 years of age in Denmark. A national cross-sectional survey registered the use of antipsychotic drugs on a given date. A questionnaire was sent to all child and adolescent psychiatric departments and all consultants in child and adolescent psychiatry throughout the country. All children and adolescents, aged 0-18 years, registered in treatment with antipsychotic medication, were included. Sixty-seven per cent of clinics and 63% of consultants participated. The total number of subjects registered in examination or treatment in the participating units was 3854. Antipsychotic medication was used in n=244 (6.4%) of these cases. Eighty-eight patients received additional medication, of which 24% received antidepressants, 8% sedative medication and 4% psychostimulants. The age of the patients was 4-18 years, and 63% was male. The most frequent diagnoses for patients in antipsychotic treatment were: schizophrenia, schizotypal disorder, autism spectrum disorders and personality disorders. Monotherapy was used in 87% of cases. Sixty-four per cent of patients treated with antipsychotics, received a second-generation antipsychotic as the main treatment. All 244 patients received one or more additional treatment modalities other than medication. Antipsychotic medication has a definite role in the treatment of children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders. Second-generation antipsychotics used as monotherapy prevail. |
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