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Caregivers' perspectives and experiences of withdrawing acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and memantine in advanced dementia: a qualitative analysis of an online discussion forum.

Carole ParsonsSarah Gamble
Published in: BMC palliative care (2019)
Online discussion forums such as Talking Point provide dementia carers with an outlet to seek help, offer advice and share experiences with other members. The study findings highlight the complexity surrounding optimising dementia pharmacotherapy and antidementia medication withdrawal, highlighting the need for treatment to be person-centred and highly individualised.
Keyphrases
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • cognitive impairment
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • social media
  • emergency department
  • health information
  • adverse drug
  • electronic health record