The off-label use of psychotropics to manage the neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia is historically widespread. This is despite evidence showing limited benefits and high mortality risk. This interactive presentation is designed to explore a root cause analysis of these neuropsychiatric symptoms using an interdisciplinary approach.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between a root cause analysis and a medication-based approach to neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia.
- Identify at least three potential adverse events associated with psychotropics.
- Identify at least three common etiologies behind neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia.
- Recall at least three benefits of an interdisciplinary approach for neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia