Table 1.

Examples of candidate indicators^a linked to falls/fall injuries

Candidate indicators	Median “necessity” rating after rating round 2	Accepted for the 3rd round
ADR: falls and fall-related injuries
A. History of fall and prescribed one single antidepressant with sedating, anticholinergic, or orthostatic properties (TCA, mirtazapine, or trazodone)	7	Accepted
B. History of fall and prescribed one single antidepressant with sedating, anticholinergic, or orthostatic properties (TCA, mirtazapine, or trazodone) with one further fall risk-increasing drug	8	Redundant
C. History of fall and prescribed one single antidepressant with sedating, anticholinergic, or orthostatic properties (TCA, mirtazapine, or trazodone) with two or more further fall risk-increasing drugs	9	Redundant

^aMultiple variations of candidate indicators were rated in order to identify thresholds beyond which a critical review of antidepressant use was considered necessary. Candidate indicators B and C were found to be redundant after candidate indicator A was accepted (necessity rating of ≥ 7)