Researchers to investigate overuse of antipsychotic drugs in dementia patients

NEW BRUNSWICK: Rutgers University will take the lead in a three-year study that will investigate the effectiveness of government initiatives to address overprescribing of antipsychotic medications for dementia patients in skilled nursing homes.

The project’s goal is to identify strategies to reduce the number of dementia patients in skilled nursing homes who are receiving antipsychotic medications…

Full story covered in the Dementia Business Weekly.

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