Prescribing of psychotropic medication in residential aged care facilities (RACFs)
in Australia has again been highlighted by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality
and Safety.
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Some are prescribed for psychological disorders and others for behavioral and psychological
symptoms of dementia (BPSD). A 2018 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report
Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, Interim Report: Neglect, Commonwealth
of Australia.
https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/interim-report
Date accessed: October 4, 2020
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indicated that 86% of RACF residents had at least 1 diagnosed psychological disorder
or behavioral condition [primarily depression (49%) and dementia (52%)].Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
GEN fact sheet 2016-17: People’s care needs in aged care 2018.
GEN fact sheet 2016-17: People’s care needs in aged care 2018.
https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/system/files/2020-06/CTH.0001.7500.0013.pdf
Date accessed: March 10, 2020
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