Changes in psychotropic drug use in long-term residents of an ICF/MR facility.
Psychotropic drug use of 139 persons residing continuously over a 10-year period in an ICF/MR was monitored. Results indicate an ongoing decrease in psychotropic drug use, primarily antipsychotic agents, as well as the benefits of ongoing monitoring of individual drug usage. This monitoring can be utilized to minimize side effects of medication. Information obtained can be organized and utilized to improve care. Drug histories, when used with other data pertinent to targeted benefit to risk of medication.
St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Center, MO 63104.
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D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression / Q000187:drug effects / Q000523:psychology; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D007380:Intermediate Care Facilities / Q000639:trends*; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000639:trends*; D008297:Male; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs