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What contributes to inappropriate antipsychotic medication use?

By | October 18, 2019

Inappropriate antipsychotic medication use among older adults with dementia is associated with increased risk [pdf] of hospitalization and death. In 2017, the rate of potentially inappropriate use was 16%, having fallen from 24% in 2011. While this decline has been substantial, further decreasing the rate is an important goal to protect the health and wellbeing… Read More »