JAMDA
June 22, 2018
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JAMDA
February 21, 2018
Reduction of Unnecessary Usage of Antipsychotics, Physical Altercations and Falls in Memory Care Units by Implementing Person Centered Comfort Care
JAMDA
April 13, 2025
Agreement of Medicare Part D and Minimum Data Set Reported Psychotropic Medication Use in Nursing Homes
Little evidence exists on the accuracy of the Minimum Data Set (MDS)–based medication items. We compared quarterly rates of antipsychotic, antidepressant, and hypnotic use between the MDS and Part D Prescription Drug Event file (PDE) in 2018.
JAMDA
December 24, 2020
Geographic Variation in Anticoagulant Use and Resident, Nursing Home, and County Characteristics Associated With Treatment Among US Nursing Home Residents
To quantify geographic variation in anticoagulant use and explore what resident, nursing home, and county characteristics were associated with anticoagulant use in a clinically complex population.
JAMDA
February 22, 2023
State Variation in Antipsychotic Use Among Assisted Living Residents With Dementia
More than two-thirds of assisted living (AL) residents have dementia or cognitive impairment and antipsychotics are commonly prescribed for behavioral disturbances. As AL communities are regulated by state-level policies, which vary significantly regarding the care for people with dementia, we examined how...
Policy Snapshot
July 21, 2023
Moving Forward Coalition Releases Nine Action Plans for Nursing Homes
Last week, the Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition released its nine action plans for nursing homes. Each action plan describes a particular challenge facing nursing homes today, explains why it is important to residents’ quality of life, defines focused goals to address those challenges, and pro...
JAMDA
August 25, 2020
Preventive Antibiotic Use in Nursing Homes: A Not Uncommon Reason for Antibiotic Overprescribing
A substantial portion of “potentially inappropriate” systemic antibiotics in nursing homes are prescribed with the intention of preventing the development of bacterial infections. In the past, such practices were generally considered acceptable; however, they now are being increasingly scrutinized due to c...
JAMDA
August 8, 2014
Interventions to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing of Antipsychotic Medications in People With Dementia Resident in Care Homes: A Systematic Review
Antipsychotic medications are commonly used to manage the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Several large studies have demonstrated an association between treatment with antipsychotics and increased morbidity and mortality in people with dementia.
JAMDA
February 1, 2024
Antipsychotics in Perspective: Past, Present, and Future (Article 2 of 3)
The history of antipsychotics in nursing homes is one piece of a much larger, more complex puzzle. In many ways, it reflects the virtues and limitations of the entire health care system and those who provide care. None of the issues related to the use of antipsychotics are specific to these medications or ...
JAMDA
June 27, 2020