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Mental and physical capacity and consumption of neuroleptic drugs in residents of nursing homes

✍ Scribed by H. A. Nygaard; K. J. Bakke; K. Breivik; E. Brudvik

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 1990
Tongue: English
Weight: 455 KB
Volume: 5
Category: Article
ISSN: 0885-6230
DOI: 10.1002/gps.930050506

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✦ Synopsis

The mental and physical capacity of all persons living permanently in a nursing home in Bergen were estimated and their neuroleptic drug consumption and duration of stay were registered. Fifty-one per cent were severely and 14% moderately mentally impaired. Eighty-seven per cent demanded more extensive nursing care. Physical dependence was significantly associated with mental decline, but not with age. 32.6% received regularly neuroleptic medication, which was most common among restless and wandering residents. Dosage fell with increasing age and decreasing ability to perform personal hygiene.

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