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A Randomized Trial of a Program to Reduce the Use of Psychoactive Drugs in Nursing Homes

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1992

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Jerry Avorn, Stephen B. Soumerai, Daniel E. Everitt, Dennis Ross‐Degnan, Mark H. Beers, David S. Sherman, Susanne Salem‐Schatz, David R. Fields

New England Journal of Medicine

Abstract

An educational program targeted to physicians, nurses, and aides can reduce the use of psychoactive drugs in nursing homes without adversely affecting the overall behavior and level of functioning of the residents.

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