Objectives Psychotropic medications are commonly inappropriately prescribed for people
with dementia (PwD) residing in nursing homes. This population is often multi-morbid …

Background Antipsychotic prescribing is prevalent in nursing homes for the management of
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), despite the known risks and …

Background Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are frequently
experienced in the nursing home setting and place a substantial burden on patients …

Objectives Caution is advised when prescribing antipsychotics to people with dementia. This
study explored the determinants of appropriate, evidence-based antipsychotic prescribing …

Background Neuropsychiatric symptoms are highly prevalent in nursing home patients with
dementia. Despite modest effectiveness and considerable side effects, psychotropic drugs …

Background To help address the issue of inappropriate antipsychotic prescribing to nursing
home residents with dementia, the 'Rationalising Antipsychotic Prescribing in …

Abstract Treatment guidelines generally recommend careful assessment and non-
pharmacological treatment approaches for behavioural and psychological symptoms of …

Objectives: Before drawing conclusions on the contribution of an effective intervention to
daily practice and initiating dissemination, its quality and implementation in daily practice …

Background Despite significant warnings of adverse effects, antipsychotics continue to be
prescribed for managing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) …

Background There has been considerable focus on the use of psychotropic agents in people
living with dementia in long-term care. However, psychotropic use often commences well …