Boosters and Beyond: Holistic Dementia Care & Antipsychotic Drug Reduction: A Game of Whack-a-Mole? Antipsychotics’ Unintended Effects in Nursing Homes

Topic: Boosters and Beyond: Holistic Dementia Care & Antipsychotic Drug Reduction: A Game of Whack-a-Mole? Antipsychotics’ Unintended Effects in Nursing Homes

Description: Dr. Daniel Harris will present his research on the unintended consequences of measuring antipsychotic usage and regulatory implications for nursing homes. He will focus on research conducted in Canada and the US showing changes in diagnosis as well as medication utilization. In this session, we will:

• List the history of antipsychotic reduction initiatives in the US and Canada.
• Describe the changes in diagnostic practices and medication prescribing that have resulted due to this policy.
• Discuss potential clinical and policy implications as a result of these changes.

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