Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medications in People Living with Dementia and in Residential Aged Care

Published by Professor Simon Bell on Apr 24, 2024

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PICOS

PICO 80.1

Population
People living with dementia
Intervention
Second generation antipsychotics
Comparator
Placebo
Outcomes

PICO 80.2

Population
People living with dementia
Intervention
First generation antipsychotic
Comparator
Placebo
Outcomes

PICO 80.3

Population
People living with dementia
Intervention
First generation antipsychotics
Comparator
Second generation antipsychotics
Outcomes

PICO 90.1

Population
People living with dementia using antipsychotics
Intervention
Discontinuation of antipsychotic medication
Comparator
Continuation of antipsychotic medication
Outcomes

PICO 100.1

Population
People living with dementia
Intervention
Benzodiazepines
Comparator
No treatment or placebo
Outcomes

PICO 110.1

Population
People living with dementia
Intervention
Discontinuation of benzodiazepines
Comparator
Continuation of benzodiazepines
Outcomes

PICO 120.1

Population
People living with dementia
Intervention
Antidepressants
Comparator
Placebo
Outcomes

PICO 130.1

Population
People living with dementia
Intervention
Discontinuation of antidepressants
Comparator
Continuation of antidepressants
Outcomes

PICO 140.1

Population
People living with dementia
Intervention
Pro re nata (PRN) use of antipsychotics
Comparator
Regular use of antipsychotics
Outcomes

PICO 150.1

Population
RACF residents
Intervention
Professional Education Program
Comparator
No intervention/usual care/control
Outcomes

PICO 150.2

Population
RACF residents
Intervention
Medication Review
Comparator
No intervention/usual care/control
Outcomes