December 4, 2025Journal of Pharmacy Technology

Pharmacological Management of Agitation in Hospitalized Elderly Patients: Evaluating Appropriateness and Standard Practices

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LBLindsay Brooks SSSamantha SoteloMemorial Regional Hospital AAAlberto Augsten

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Retrospective review evaluated pharmacological management of agitation in elderly inpatients, revealing gaps in documentation and adverse events reporting.

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Effective management observed in 68.1% of cases with ≤1 as-needed dose daily for elderly patients.
Over 50% of medication regimens were deemed appropriate based on Sedation-Agitation Scale alignment.
Retrospective chart review conducted for patients aged ≥65 in a public hospital in South Florida.
Highlights the need for standardized treatment protocols and improved documentation for safer care.

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Brooks et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc81ea1aef094cca2531 https://doi.org/10.1177/87551225251394195

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Retrospective review evaluated pharmacological management of agitation in elderly inpatients, revealing gaps in documentation and adverse events reporting.

Pharmacological Management of Agitation in Hospitalized Elderly Patients: Evaluating Appropriateness and Standard Practices

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Pharmacological Management of Agitation in Hospitalized Elderly Patients: Evaluating Appropriateness and Standard Practices

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