Trends in Long-Term Care Facility Resident Outcomes Before and After Federal Regulations Limited Antipsychotic Medication: A Secondary Analysis
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Ten years after federal regulations restricted antipsychotic medications in long-term care facilities, there was no significant change in falls but significantly less fall-related injuries. Residents were more dependent and incontinent. The study demonstrated how data leads to knowledge and wisdom.
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Authors
Karen Robson, PhD, DNP, RN-BC, RAC-CT
Nina M. Flanagan, PhD, RN, GNP-BC,
PMHCS-BC
Sr. Rosemary Donley , PhD, APRN, FAAN
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