Antipsychotic Medication Use
Alberta and Canada both saw increases in inappropriate antipsychotic medication quality indicators during the pandemic. Inappropriate antipsychotic use is associated with sedation, social disengagement, cardiovascular side effects, and fal…
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Alberta and Canada both saw increases in inappropriate antipsychotic medication quality indicators during the pandemic. Inappropriate antipsychotic use is associated with sedation, social disengagement, cardiovascular side effects, and falls. The study examined factors affecting changes in antipsychotic prescribing and use in Alberta continuing care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Antipsychotics are sometimes used for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.