Prevalence of Polypharmacy and Inappropriate Medication in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities in a Hospital Setting in Switzerland

Prevalence of Polypharmacy and Inappropriate Medication in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities in a Hospital Setting in Switzerland

Background: Polypharmacy and inappropriate prescription are frequent in vulnerable and multi-morbid populations. Adults with intellectual disability (ID) are at risk of being polymedicated because they often present with multiple comorbidities and challenging behaviors.Aim: The objective of this stu...

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Main Authors: Sophie Lonchampt, Fabienne Gerber, Jean-Michel Aubry, Jules Desmeules, Markus Kosel, Marie Besson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
intellectual disability
polypharmacy
inappropriate prescription
psychotropic drugs
deprescription
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.614825/full

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