A mixed methods exploration into the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in care homes : care approaches, strategies and psychotropic medications

The management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) has gained media and policy attention recently. Antipsychotic medications have been used for these behaviours. Due to the potential risks associated with these medications the Department of Health in England has called for a...

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Main Author: Backhouse, Tamara
Published: University of East Anglia 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.630135