Potential Side Effects and Adverse Events of Antipsychotic Use for Residents With Dementia in Assisted Living: Implications for Prescribers, Staff, and Families

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  • Beeber, A.S.
    • Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Zimmerman, S.
    • Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Wretman, C.J.
    • Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Palmertree, S.
    • Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Patel, K.
    • Other Affiliation: Northeast Ohio Medical University
  • Sloane, P.D.
    • Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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  • Antipsychotic medications are frequently prescribed to assisted living (AL) residents who have dementia, although there is a lack of information about the potential side effects and adverse events of these medications among this population. Oversight and monitoring by family members is an important component of AL care, and it is important to understand family awareness of antipsychotic use and reports of potential side effects and adverse events. This cross-sectional, descriptive study of family members of 283 residents with dementia receiving antipsychotic medications in 91 AL communities found high rates (93%) of symptoms that could be potential side effects and a 6% rate of potential adverse events. The majority of families were aware their relative was taking an antipsychotic. Findings suggest that obtaining family perspectives of potential side effects and adverse events related to medication use may contribute to overall improvement in the safety of AL residents living with dementia.
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  • Journal of Applied Gerontology
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  • National Institute on Aging, NIA: R01AG050602
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  • 0733-4648
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