Effects of interdisciplinary team review on the use of antipsychotic agents with severely and profoundly mentally retarded persons
Glaser, B.A.; Morreau, L.E.
American Journal of Mental Deficiency 90(4): 371-379
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9351 PMID: 3946474 Document Number: 274879
Prescriptions of antipsychotic agents for 28 mentally retarded residents of a public institution were recorded over a 6-month interval with traditional medical reviews followed by a 6-month interval with interdisciplinary reviews in which specific recipient behaviors were considered. Substantial and sustained decreases in prescribed antipsychotic agents were observed during the latter interval. Analysis of injury reports for all residents in the environment (N = 63) indicated that these decreases did not significantly increase major injuries on the unit. Results supported an interdisciplinary approach with behavioral monitoring when making decisions related to managing behavior with antipsychotic agents.