Am J Psychiatry. 2004 Jul;161(7):1301-4.

Medical decision making in antipsychotic drug choice for schizophrenia.

Hamann J, Langer B, Leucht S, Busch R, Kissling W.

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Psychiatric Department, Technical University of Munich, Möhlstrasse 26, 81675 Munich, Germany. j.hamann@lrz.tu-munchen.de

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The influence of patient and physician variables on antipsychotic drug choice for patients with schizophrenia was assessed.

METHOD:

Interviews with 100 psychiatrists on drug choice for 200 patients suffering from schizophrenia were conducted. Data were analyzed by using multiple logistic regression.

RESULTS:

Older physicians were up to five times more likely to prescribe first-generation antipsychotics. Patient variables did not influence treatment decisions significantly.

CONCLUSIONS:

There is an urgent need for more research on clinical decision making and quality management.

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