Gysin-Maillart, Anja CarolynAnja CarolynGysin-MaillartBettschen, DavidDavidBettschenAnnaheim, PascalePascaleAnnaheimBrogna, Stella Lorena LauraStella Lorena LauraBrognaWalther, SebastianSebastianWalther0000-0003-4026-3561Waern, MargdaMargdaWaernMüller, MartinMartinMüllerExadaktylos, AristomenisAristomenisExadaktylosKlukowska-Rötzler, JolantaJolantaKlukowska-Rötzler2024-10-262024-10-262024-07-20https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/179247OBJECTIVES To identify characteristics of older adult emergency department (ED) patients aged ≥65 with suicidal ideation and/or behavior. METHODS A single center retrospective chart review analyzed 392 patients (≥65) with suicidal ideation and/or behavior (2013-2019). Comprehensive full-text searches were used. Subgroup analyses for age and gender were conducted. RESULTS Depressive disorder was documented in 50% of cases. Notably, 54% of all women were prescribed antidepressants, compared to only 31% of men. Most patients had general medical conditions (74.5%) and chronic multimorbidity (71.2%). Social stress affected 40.1%; 35.7% were intoxicated upon presentation. Alcohol abuse was more common in the 65-74 age group, while dementia impacted 20% of those ≥75. Men had a six-fold higher 30-day post-discharge mortality. DISCUSSION Older ED patients with suicidal ideation and/or behavior exhibit typical characteristics. The dementia prevalence suggests tailored care for those ≥75, and the heightened post-discharge mortality rate in older men requires further research.encharacteristics emergency department older adults suicidal behavior suicidal ideation600 - Technology::610 - Medicine & healtharticle10.48350/1991193903084110.1177/08982643241261094