Reducing the Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics in Long-Term Care: Strategies for Success.

IF 4.2 2区医学 Q2 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Journal of the American Medical Directors Association Pub Date : 2024-10-27 DOI:10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105327

Ahmed Vanker, Lara de Waal, Natasha Milijasevic, Matthew Morgan

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Abstract

The inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications in older adults can reduce the quality of life and increase the risk of adverse drug interactions. To address this concern, a quality improvement study was implemented across 34 long-term care (LTC) homes in Ontario, Canada. The study aimed to reduce inappropriate antipsychotic use by implementing evidence-based deprescribing practices. The study resulted in a 40.6% reduction in inappropriate antipsychotic use. The results of this study can inform quality improvement approaches for reducing the inappropriate use of antipsychotics in LTC and beyond.

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减少长期护理中抗精神病药物的不当使用：成功策略》。

老年人不适当地使用抗精神病药物会降低生活质量，并增加药物不良相互作用的风险。针对这一问题，加拿大安大略省的 34 家长期护理（LTC）机构开展了一项质量改进研究。该研究旨在通过实施循证处方实践，减少抗精神病药物的不当使用。研究结果显示，抗精神病药物的不当使用减少了 40.6%。这项研究的结果可以为质量改进方法提供参考，从而减少长期护理机构及其他机构中抗精神病药物的不当使用。

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Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 医学-老年医学

CiteScore

11.10

自引率

6.60%

发文量

472

审稿时长

44 days

期刊介绍： JAMDA, the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, is a leading peer-reviewed publication that offers practical information and research geared towards healthcare professionals in the post-acute and long-term care fields. It is also a valuable resource for policy-makers, organizational leaders, educators, and advocates. The journal provides essential information for various healthcare professionals such as medical directors, attending physicians, nurses, consultant pharmacists, geriatric psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and others involved in providing, overseeing, and promoting quality