Prevalence of psychotropic polypharmacy in nursing home residents with dementia: a meta-analysis.

Dylan J JesterVictor MolinariJanice C ZgiborLadislav Volicer

Published in: International psychogeriatrics (2021)

Psychotropic polypharmacy is common among NH residents with dementia. Identifying the causes of utilization and the effects on resident health and well-being should be prioritized by federal entities seeking to improve NH quality.

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