An investigation of psychoactive polypharmacy and related gender-differences in older adults with dementia: a retrospective cohort study

An investigation of psychoactive polypharmacy and related gender-differences in older adults with dementia: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Older adults living with dementia may express challenging responsive behaviours. One management strategy is pharmacologic treatment though these options often have limited benefit, which may lead to multiple treatments being prescribed. Methods The aim of the present study was to...

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Main Authors: Shanna C Trenaman, Jack Quach, Susan K Bowles, Susan Kirkland, Melissa K Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Dementia
Polypharmacy
Geriatrics
CNS-active medication
Psychoactive medication
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04353-8

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