“Inappropriate use” of psychotropic drugs linked to fall risk: study - Aged Care Insite
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“Inappropriate use” of psychotropic drugs linked to fall risk: study - Aged Care Insite
A team of Australian researchers are calling for a review into the use of psychotropic medications in aged care, revealing a significant link between their use and fall risk. The paper, published in BMJ Journals, conducted a retrospective longitudinal cohort study using health data collected from over 3,000 residents aged 65 and over, across 23 Sydney-based residential aged care facilities, and found that regular medication reviews are crucial t…
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