ArticlePharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2021
The Prevalence of and Documented Indications for Antipsychotic Prescribing in Irish Nursing Homes.
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- Factors associated with the variation in drug prescription of antipsychotics in long-term care facilities: a systematic review.BMC geriatrics · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical outcomes after antipsychotic discontinuation in nursing home residents with dementia: a nationwide cohort study.Alzheimer's research & therapy · 2026Article
- Cost avoidance of pharmacist-led deprescribing using STOPPFrail for older adults in nursing homes.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2024Article
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- Identification of Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Frail Older Adults Residing in Long-Term Care: A Retrospective Chart Review Study.Drugs - real world outcomes · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundAntipsychotic medications are often used 'off-licence' to treat neuropsychiatric symptoms and disorders of aging and to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia despite the warnings of adverse effects.
objectiveTo establish the prevalence of and documented indication for antipsychotic medication use in the Irish nursing home setting.
settingThis study was conducted in six nursing homes located in Co. Cork, Ireland.
methodA retrospective, cross-sectional study was employed. All patients who met the inclusion criteria (≥65 years, residing in a nursing home on a long-term basis) were eligible for inclusion. There were 120 nursing home residents recruited to the study.
main outcome measureThe prevalence of antipsychotic medication use in nursing home residents (with and without dementia).
resultsThe overall prevalence of antipsychotic prescribing was found to be 48% and patients with dementia were significantly more likely to be prescribed an antipsychotic compared to those without dementia (67% vs. 25%) (χ
conclusionsThe findings of this study highlight that high rates of antipsychotic medication use remains an issue in Irish nursing homes. Further work should explore factors in influencing prescribing of these medications in such settings.
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