In order to improve the prescription of psychotropic drugs, we developed the PROPER intervention. This intervention has....

Management of agitation is challenging in the absence of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved pharmacological options. The first-line approach is non-pharmacological and involves caregiver...

De-prescribing has been promoted to reduce medication-related harm which incorporates principles of dose optimization and reduction or discontinuation of inappropriate medications. Anticholinergic medications and antipsychotics...

Generally, clinical guidelines recommend reserving antipsychotics for cases where the resident may harm themselves or others, or where non-pharmacological...