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Disparities in antipsychotic prescribing in dementia patients

What is it about?

Antipsychotics are widely used in the elderly.Our findings showed that use of any antipsychotic was greater in women, individuals over 80 years old, living in a nursing home, with a diagnosis of dementia, somatic and psychiatric comorbidities, and low socioeconomic status.

Why is it important?

The greater levels of antipsychotic use and institutionalization in people of low socioeconomic status indicate inequity in the management of neuropsychiatric symptoms. Increasing the offer of non-pharmacological treatments in the health system might help reduce inequity.

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