作者: Kate M Chitty , Elizabeth Evans , Jennifer J Torr , Teresa Iacono , Henry Brodaty
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摘要: Objective:Information on the rates and predictors of polypharmacy central nervous system medication in older people with intellectual disability is limited, despite increased life expectancy this group. This study examined use an sample disability.Methods:Data regarding demographics, psychiatric diagnoses current medications were collected as part a larger survey completed by carers over age 40 years. Recruitment occurred predominantly via services across different urban rural locations New South Wales Victoria. Medications coded according to Monthly Index Medical Specialties categories, including sedatives/hypnotics, anti-anxiety agents, antipsychotics, antidepressants, stimulants, movement disorder anticonvulsants. The Developmental Behaviour Checklist for Adults was...