Optimizing Practices, Use, Care and Services-Antipsychotics (OPUS-AP) in Long-term Care Centers in Québec, Canada: A Strategy for Best Practices.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.08.027
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Antipsychotic medications are often used for the first-line management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) contrary to guideline recommendations. The Optimizing Practices, Use, Care and Services-Antipsychotics (OPUS-AP) strategy aims to improve the… read more here.
Keywords: centers bec; optimizing practices; use care; practices use ... See more keywords
Psychometric properties and feasibility of use of dementia specific quality of life instruments for use in care settings: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610218002259
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Over 400,000 people live in care home settings in the UK. One way of understanding and improving the quality of care provided is by measuring and understanding the quality of life (QoL) of… read more here.
Keywords: dementia specific; feasibility; use care; quality ... See more keywords