Deprescribing antipsychotics may alleviate symptoms in older adults with dementia, suggesting improved management strategies.
The effective and safe management of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) remains a major unresolved clinical challenge in geriatric medicine. These symptoms are highly prevalent across all stages of dementia and contribute substantially to patient distress, caregiver burden, and increased health care utilisation.1
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