Reasons for (not) discontinuing antipsychotics in dementia

ConclusionTo enhance discontinuation of antipsychotics, interventions should focus on both patient‐related factors and staff‐related factors. Prescribing decisions are influenced by staff‐related factors that need to be addressed as well.

Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sarah I.M. Janus, Jeannette G. Manen, Sytse U. Zuidema, Carina Snijder, Constance H.C. Drossaert, Maarten J. Ijzerman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research