An Intervention to Reduce Inappropriate Medications in Long-term Care Residents With Severe Dementia

The OptimaMed Intervention to Reduce Inappropriate Medications in Long-term Care Residents With Severe Dementia: Results From a Quasi-experimental Intervention Study

An education intervention to promote medication reviews and interdisciplinary discussions within long-term care facilities with the aim of improving medication regimen among residents with severe dementia

A quasi-experimental study in three long-term care facilities. The intervention comprises an information leaflet for families of residents, a 90-minute knowledge exchange session for general practitioners, pharmacists and nurses and a list of "generally", "sometimes", and "exceptionally" appropriate medications for severe dementia residents

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of dementia of any etiology
• severe dementia

Exclusion Criteria:

• admission less than 2 months before intervention