Statins' effect on quality of life and functioning in older stroke patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Limited evidence exists on the efficacy and safety of statins in older ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack patients, particularly in frail individuals. Studies often exclude frail patients, limiting insights on optimal treatments for the entire older population. This review aims to evaluate the effect of statins for secondary prevention on quality of life and functioning in older patients following an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, as these outcomes are aligned with the treatment goals of this patient population.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Clinical Validation of TIME Criteria to Detect Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults: Methodological Report from the TIME International Study Group.

Background: Various explicit screening tools, developed mostly in central Europe and the USA, assist clinicians in optimizing medication use for older adults. The Turkish Inappropriate Medication use in oldEr adults (TIME) criteria set, primarily based on the STOPP/START criteria set, is a current explicit tool originally developed for Eastern Europe and subsequently validated for broader use in Central European settings. Reviewed every three months to align with the latest scientific literature, it is one of the most up-to-date tools available.

Relatives' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences Toward Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Systematic Review.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for patients with severe psychiatric disorders. Stigma and lack of knowledge surrounding ECT are major obstacles for both patients and their caregivers, who play an important role as shared decision-makers. Insight in caregivers' perspectives on ECT can support the consent process and patient compliance with ECT.