Citation

Kroustos KR, Trautwein H, Kerns R, Sobota KF. Consult. Pharm. 2016; 31(6): 320-324.

Affiliation

Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ada, Ohio, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists)

DOI

10.4140/TCP.n.2016.320

PMID

27250073

Abstract

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) include behaviors such as aberrant motor behavior, agitation, anxiety, apathy, delusions, depression, disinhibition, elation, hallucinations, irritability, and sleep or appetite changes. A student-led project to provide sensory stimulation in the form of "fidget blankets" developed into a community outreach program. The goal was to decrease the use of antipsychotics used for BPSD.

Language: en