title: Psychotropic drug patterns in a large ICF/MR facility: a ten-year experience.
abstract: Psychotropic drug-prescribing patterns for a stable cohort of 474 persons in continuous residence at an ICF/MR facility for a 10-year period were recorded and classified by drug type. Results indicated a progressive, marked decrease in total psychotropic drug usage and changes in the type of drugs prescribed. The findings indicate the importance of physician awareness of drug side-effects and alternate treatment possibilities.
authors.affiliation: Human Development Center, Conway, AK 72032.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Poindexter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications*; D007380:Intermediate Care Facilities / Q000639:trends*; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000639:trends*; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs