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The prescribing of neuroleptic drugs for people with learning disabilities living in Leicestershire.

The prescribing of neuroleptic drugs for people with learning disabilities living in Leicestershire.

Authors :
Branford D
Collacott RA
Thorp C
Source :
Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR [J Intellect Disabil Res] 1995 Dec; Vol. 39 ( Pt 6), pp. 495-500.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Neuroleptics are prescribed for 23% of individuals with learning disabilities resident in Leicestershire, England. The rate of neuroleptic prescription is significantly higher in individuals resident in N.H.S. facilities (44%) than in non-N.H.S. managed community facilities (13%). Significantly higher doses of neuroleptics are prescribed to individuals resident in N.H.S. facilities. However, ratings for the level of behavioural disturbance were significantly higher in N.H.S. facilities. The decision to prescribe neuroleptics was associated with disturbed behaviour, and higher doses of neuroleptic medication prescribed were associated with more disturbed behaviour.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0964-2633
Volume :
39 ( Pt 6)
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8746736
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.1995.tb00569.x