[Audio Blog] The Connection Between Antipsychotic Use and Falls in Nursing Homes

30/04/2025 5 min Episodio 155
[Audio Blog] The Connection Between Antipsychotic Use and Falls in Nursing Homes

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Episode Synopsis

Falls are a leading cause of injury and hospitalization among nursing home residents, often leading to long-term disability or even death. Antipsychotic medications represent one of the contributing factors that may be often overlooked. These drugs, though sometimes necessary, can raise the risk of falls substantially, thus affecting both resident safety and facility compliance with CMS guidelines...
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