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Treatment of anxiety disorders in the elderly: issues and strategies.

Sheikh JI, Cassidy EL. Treatment of anxiety disorders in the elderly: issues and strategies. Journal of anxiety disorders. 2000 Mar 1; 14(2):173-90.

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Abstract:

Clinical practice for the treatment of anxiety disorders in the elderly in general lacks empirical validation and hence is somewhat inconsistent. Extensive clinical experience, along with the knowledge gleaned from studies with a younger population, has led to the development of the following treatment approach. A thorough diagnostic assessment, crucial in planning subsequent treatment, is discussed first along with more general clinical issues. Next. a detailed review of current pharmacologic and psychologic treatments for each of the diagnostic categories of anxiety is described for application to the older patient. Definitive studies regarding the best treatments for anxiety disorders in the elderly are lacking, and further investigation of this area is emphasized.




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