@article{ref1,
title="Minimising psychotropic use for behavioural disturbance in residential aged care",
journal="Australian family physician",
year="2015",
author="Loi, Samantha M. and Westphal, Alissa and Ames, David and Lautenschlager, Nicola T.",
volume="44",
number="4",
pages="180-184",
abstract="BACKGROUND: With the ageing population there will be an increasing number of older Australians who have dementia and require residential care. Up to 90% of people with dementia in residential care show behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). General practitioners (GPs) have an important role in managing these challenging behaviours. Psychotropic medica-tions, although useful in certain clinical situations, can have significant side effects including increased risk of falls, over-sedation and increased mortality. Non-pharmacological strategies are first-line treatment for BPSDs. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to present the latest evidence in the management of BPSD in residential care. <br><br>DISCUSSION: GPs can have a crucial role in managing the needs of people with dementia by providing regular reviews and supporting the implementation of simple, evidence-based, non-pharmacological strategies.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0300-8495",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}