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Reduce Psychotropic Medication Use for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia: A Quality Improvement Project

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Guerda, Joseph Valere, Gupta, Shobha, Hain, Debra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: There is an increase in residents with dementia receiving care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). As the person's dementia progresses there is an increased risk of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) which include aggressive behaviors, screaming, and yelling. Frequently, psychotropic medications are used to treat behaviors, but it is associated with several risks,… more
Full Text: REDUCE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION USE Reduce Psychotropic Medication Use for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia: A Quality Improvement Project Guerda Joseph Valere, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. …