| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2575969 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2008 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusions: Nearly 1 in 4 elderly nursing home residents in the United States received antipsychotic agents. Predisposing and need factors played a vital role in determining the use of antipsychotic agents in these elderly patients. Overall, the study findings suggest that there is a need to monitor antipsychotic drug use by elderly patients in US nursing homes in light of recent efficacy and safety data on atypical agents.
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Authors
Pravin BPharm, Hua MD, PhD, Jeff PharmD, MPH, BCPS, CGP, Rajender R. MPharm, PhD,