Effect of enhanced psychosocial care on antipsychotic use in nursing home residents with severe dementia: cluster randomised trial

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Authors

Jane Fossey · Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Clive Ballard · King's College London

Edmund Juszczak · University of Oxford

Ian A. James · Newcastle University

Nicola Alder · University of Oxford

Robin Jacoby · University of Oxford

Robert Howard ·

Abstract

Promotion of person centred care and good practice in the management of patients with dementia with behavioural symptoms provides an effective alternative to neuroleptics.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Schizophrenia research and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 332, Issue 7544, pp. 756-761

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.38782.575868.7c

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