Citation

Hancock RD, Weber SL, Kaza R, Her KS. Am. J. Ment. Retard. 1991; 96(2): 137-141.

Affiliation

St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Center, MO 63104.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, American Association on Mental Retardation)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1681829

Abstract

Psychotropic drug use of 139 persons residing continuously over a 10-year period in an ICF/MR was monitored. Results indicate an ongoing decrease in psychotropic drug use, primarily antipsychotic agents, as well as the benefits of ongoing monitoring of individual drug usage. This monitoring can be utilized to minimize side effects of medication. Information obtained can be organized and utilized to improve care. Drug histories, when used with other data pertinent to targeted benefit to risk of medication.

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