Psychotropic Polypharmacy Among Belgian Nursing Home Residents With Mild to Moderate Dementia

Dementia is the most common reason for nursing home admission and is increasingly prevalent. Behavioral and psychiatric symptoms are common in dementia and are commonly treated with psychotropic medications. However, nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to the adverse effects of potentially inappropriate medication. This observational study aimed to determine the rate of psychotropic drug use and psychotropic polypharmacy among Belgian nursing home residents with mild to moderate dementia.