Reducing inappropriate, anticholinergic and psychotropic drugs among older residents in assisted living facilities: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Reducing inappropriate, anticholinergic and psychotropic drugs among older residents in assisted living facilities: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p><b>Abstract</b></p> <p><b>Background</b></p> <p>Use of inappropriate drugs is common among institutionalized older people. Rigorous trials investigating the effect of the education of staff in institutionalized settings on the harm related to...

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Main Authors: Pitkala Kaisu H, Juola Anna-Liisa, Soini Helena, Laakkonen Marja-Liisa, Kautiainen Hannu, Teramura-Gronblad Mariko, Finne-Soveri Harriet, Bjorkman Mikko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Inappropriate drugs
Psychotropic drugs
Anticholinergic drugs
Drug-drug interactions
Polypharmacy
Assisted living
Serviced housing
Randomized controlled trial
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/85

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