Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2575932 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusions: Antipsychotic use increased in US nursing homes from 1996 through 2006 and was associated with certain organizational characteristics and market characteristics. Future interventions to reduce antipsychotic use in nursing homes will have to focus on these factors.
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Authors
Nicholas G. PhD, Joseph T. PharmD, MS, Steven M. MD, MS,