Effects of Psychosocial Interventions for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia on the Prescription of Psychotropic Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses

Dementia is often accompanied by neuropsychiatric symptoms. Psychotropic drugs for the treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms are frequently used to manage these problems, but they are of limited effectiveness and can have serious side effects. Psychosocial interventions are advocated as first line treatment and may help to reduce psychotropic drug use.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - February 22, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Elizabeth G. Birkenh äger-Gillesse, Boudewijn J. Kollen, Wilco P. Achterberg, Froukje Boersma, Lydia Jongman, Sytse U. Zuidema Tags: JAMDA Online Source Type: research