Symptom Assessment for a Palliative Care Approach in People With Dementia Admitted to Acute Hospitals: Results From a National Audit
Conclusion:
This study suggests a picture of poor symptom assessment and possible inappropriate prescription of antipsychotic medication, including at EOL, hindering the planning and delivery of effective dementia palliative care in acute hospitals.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: O'Shea, E., Timmons, S., Kennelly, S., Siun, A. d., Gallagher, P., O'Neill, D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
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