Effectiveness Of Anti Psychotic Drugs in Dealing with Challenging Behavior among the Older Persons with Dementia



ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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DECLARATION

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ABSTRACT

In the following proposed study, we will analyze and examine the various factors which determine the effectiveness of anti-psychotic medications in managing the behavioural concerns in the older adult population. The main focus of the study is to analyze the various determinants and the reason behind it. The research study will also illustrate the various kinds of drugs that are of use in dementia occurring in elderly. The research study adopts the secondary research method for the purpose of data collection and analysis. In the end the research study also provides adequate recommendations and suggestions for future research and also provides implications for the study.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

1.2 Problem Statement5

1.3 Aims of the Study5

1.4 Objectives of the Study5

1.5 Purpose of the Study6

1.6 Rationale of the Study7

1.7 Research Questions7

CHAPTER 2: SELECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE EVIDENCE8

2.1 Evidence Based Practice8

2.2 Hierarchies of evidence9

2.3 Search Methodology11

2.4 Conclusion12

CHAPTER 3: CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF SELECTED EVIDENCE13

3.1 Articles13

3.2 Authors14

3.3 Title14

3.4 Abstract15

3.5 Study Background16

3.6 Ethical Considerations17

3.7 Literature Review17

3.8 Research Design20

3.9 Sample22

3.10 Data Analysis, Statistics and Results22

3.11 Discussion23

CHAPTER 4: CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS26

Introduction26

Chosen Articles for Systematic Review26

Summary of Articles chosen for Systematic Review26

Older Communities in the United Kingdom28

State Regulations28

Use of Antipsychotic Medication29

CHAPTER 5: PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION31

Introduction31

Discussion of Articles31

Risks and Side Effects of Anti-Psychotic Drugs32

Inhibition of Challenging Behaviour33

Improved Functional Capacity with the Use of Anti-Psychotic Drugs34

Tolerance of the Older Person to Anti-Psychotic Drugs35

Management of Change Theory36

REFERENCES41

Summary of Article 143

Summary of Article 244

CASP Model45

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

The study addresses the “Effectiveness of Anti psychotic drugs in dealing with challenging behavior among the older persons with dementia” as the use of anti psychotic drugs has been increased to great extent in treating the older persons with dementia. The topic of the study is of particular concern for the researchers because positive results have been shown in the older persons with dementia by the usage of these drugs.

The anti psychotic drugs have proved to be effective in treating Dementia and other disorders like Schizophrenia, Alzeihmer's etc. According to the research carried out by Banerjee (2009), in addressing the issue of healthcare quality, anti psychotic drugs are of particular interest since their use is widespread and inappropriate prescribing of these drugs is common (Banerjee, 2009, 191). There are two broad categories of anti psychotic drugs that are conventional antipsychotics and atypical antipsychotics drugs. The conventional antipsychotics are the drugs that are usually prescribed for treating ...