Understanding the limited role of using antipsychotics
By Dementia Training Australia
- Enhanced Practice
- 1 hour
- Online Module
In this module you will be introduced to some DTA resources and a case study that suggests ways to support a person with dementia who is experiencing a responsive behaviour when non-pharmacological (non-medicine) strategies have proven unsuccessful. This is module 1 in the 2-part module series: Minimising Use of Antipsychotic Medications for Responsive Behaviour
Domains:
Behaviour
Location:
nationally
Cost:
fully-subsidised
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) :
1 hour
Learning Outcomes
- Describe Responsive Behaviours and current evidence-based recommendations to support a person with dementia who is experiencing responsive behaviours.
- Utilise DTA resources to assist with minimising antipsychotic medications when used for responsive behaviours.
- Identify beneficial and detrimental effects associated with antipsychotic medications when used for responsive behaviours.
- Introduce a set of Dementia Training Australia (DTA) resources that may help when antipsychotic medications are considered for responsive behaviours.
- Use a case study to suggest how to use the resources.
- Provide information regarding current recommendations for antipsychotic medication use for responsive behaviours when all other non-pharmacological (non-medicine strategies) have been unsuccessful.