title: Antipsychotic Medication Use in Nursing Homes: Approaches to Reduce Use and National Trends.
abstract: Consensus exists regarding the need to reduce antipsychotic medication use in nursing homes, multiple initiatives have been implemented with the intent to achieve this goal, and progress is being made. While limited high quality research is available documenting the impact of various approaches, resource tool kits and best practice descriptions can help guide efforts.
authors.forename: Jane R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Mort
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000067490:Prescription Drug Overuse / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents