Anticholinergic burden before and after hospitalization in older adults with dementia: Increase due to antipsychotic medications.

Jonas ReinoldFrancesca PaleseFederico RomaneseGiancarlo LogroscinoOliver RiedelFederica Edith Pisa

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2019)

ACB was higher at discharge, and antipsychotics were the main drivers of this increase. Clinicians treating older adults with dementia should be aware of the risks associated with antipsychotics and that some of these medications may increase the risk of anticholinergic effects.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
cognitive impairment
community dwelling
physical activity
middle aged
palliative care
risk factors
risk assessment