TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Minimising psychotropic use for behavioural disturbance in residential aged care
JO  - Australian family physician
A1  - Loi, Samantha M.
A1  - Westphal, Alissa
A1  - Ames, David
A1  - Lautenschlager, Nicola T.
SP  - 180
EP  - 184
VL  - 44
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0300-8495
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -