The efficacy of antipsychotics in the treatment of physical aggressive behavior in patients with dementia in nursing homes
Patients with dementia often suffer from behavioral changes. A common behavioral change is acute physical aggressive behavior which is the most distressing change. This can lead to harm, which is especially problematic in nursing homes. Despite the serious safety concerns, antipsychotics are often p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/20451253221097452 |