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Understanding the Limited Role of Using Antipsychotics

Access resources and a case study that suggests ways to support a person living with dementia who is experiencing a changed behaviour when non-pharmacological (non-medicine) strategies have proven unsuccessful.

Suitable for people working in:
Residential aged care and Respite care

Overview

About this Module

In this module you will be introduced to some DTA resources and a case study that suggests ways to support a person living with dementia who is experiencing a changed behaviour when non-pharmacological (non-medicine) strategies have proven unsuccessful. This is module 1 in the 2-part module series: Reducing the Use of Antipsychotic Medicines in Changed Behaviour

Learning Outcomes

Describe changed behaviour and current evidence-based recommendations to support a person living with dementia who is experiencing changed behaviour; Utilise Dementia Training Australia (DTA) resources to assist with minimising the use of antipsychotic medications for changed behaviour; Identify beneficial and detrimental effects associated with antipsychotic medications when used for changed behaviour; Introduce and use DTA resources when antipsychotic medications are considered for changed behaviour; Use a case study to demonstrate how to apply these resources; Provide appropriate support for a person living with dementia experiencing changed behaviour; Provide information regarding current recommendations for antipsychotic medication use when all other non-pharmacological strategies have been unsuccessful; contribute to the review and monitoring process once a person is commenced on antipsychotic medications

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Version history

  • Published: 04 May 2022
  • Version: 1.0

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