Table 1

Participant characteristics.

PatientsGPs
n3610
Age range, years75–9134–60
Females/Males26/106/4
Antidepressant type22 tricyclic, 12 SSRI, 2 other antidepressantsn/a
Prescription of ≥5 years/<5 years22/11n/a
Self-reported ethnic group36 white European
Habitation21 lived alone, 14 lived with partner, 1 lived with sonn/a
Indication17 depression, 8 anxiety, 9 sleeplessness/insomnia, 2 unclearn/a
Medication review13 recorded review with change, 3 recorded review no change, 20 no recorded review or unclearn/a
  • n/a = not applicable. SSRI = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.