Antipsychotic use in Canadian LTC Homes

(Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)) Almost a quarter (24%) or all long-term care residents in Canada received an #antipsychotic medication 𝚠̲𝚒̲𝚝̲𝚑̲𝚘̲𝚞̲𝚝̲ ̲𝚊̲ ̲𝚍̲𝚒̲𝚊̲𝚐̲𝚗̲𝚘̲𝚜̲𝚒̲𝚜̲ ̲𝚘̲𝚏̲ ̲𝚙̲𝚜̲𝚢̲𝚌̲𝚑̲𝚘̲𝚜̲𝚒̲𝚜̲ – rates higher than US, Australia and Sweden. The #AppropriateUseCoalition recommends no more than 15%.

Inappropriate use of antipsychotics can carry serious risks, including adverse reactions, cognitive decline, falls and even death. #NotBestPractice

A breakdown comparing private vs. not-for-profit would be interesting.

https://www.cihi.ca/en/aging-with-dignity-using-data-to-strengthen-long-term-care-for-canadians/keeping-residents-safe-in-long-term-care