Understanding the limited role of using antipsychotics
1 hr
1 week
Cost free
Certificate of Completion
In this module you will be introduced to some DTA resources and a case study that suggests ways to support a person with dementia who is experiencing a responsive behaviour when non-pharmacological (non-medicine) strategies have proven unsuccessful.
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Care, Respite Care
This module is part of the course:
Minimising use of antipsychotic medications for responsive behaviour
DTA currently uses different terms for behaviour. We will be progressively moving to the term Changed Behaviour in all our content.
Understanding the limited role of using antipsychotics
This module is divided into three sections:
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Dementia and responsive behaviours
- This section introduces the fundamentals of dementia and responsive behaviours.
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DTA’s medication management resources
- This section introduces a set of DTA medication management resources.
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Case study: Mr Derek Rix
- This section will introduce our case study, Mr Derek Rix.
Learning Outcomes
This module will:
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Describe Responsive Behaviours and current evidence-based recommendations to support a person with dementia who is experiencing responsive behaviours
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Utilise DTA resources to assist with minimising antipsychotic medications when used for responsive behaviours
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Identify beneficial and detrimental effects associated with antipsychotic medications when used for responsive behaviours
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Introduce a set of Dementia Training Australia (DTA) resources that may help when antipsychotic medications are considered for responsive behaviours
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Use a case study to suggest how to use the resources
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Provide information regarding current recommendations for antipsychotic medication use for responsive behaviours when all other non-pharamacological (non-medicine) strategies have been unsuccessful
Continuing Professional Development
A completion certificate for CPD credit is awarded upon completion of this module.
Acknowledgements
Dementia Training Australia is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund, funded by the Australian Government. This eLearning program was developed by Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia.
The following people are specifically acknowledged for their contribution:
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Bronwen Wright, Medication Management Consultant, Project Pharmacist Officer, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Katrina Fyfe, Manager, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Andrew Stafford, Director, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Kate Fulford, Medication Management Consultant, Project Pharmacist Officer, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Version history
| Published: | 04 May 2022 |
| Updated: | 19 Jun 2023 |
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