Scandinavian journal of primary health care
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Jun 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of educational intervention on use of psychotropics in defined daily doses and related costs - a randomized controlled trial.
To investigate the effect of an educational intervention of nursing staff on change in psychotropic use and related costs among older long-term care residents. ⋯ ACTRN 12611001078943 KEY POINTSWe explored the effect of staff training on psychotropic use and associated costs among older long-term care residents.Educational training of nursing staff was beneficial as regards the actual drug doses of psychotropics, and cost savings in psychotropic medication were achieved.Educational training was efficient in the short-term, but further research is warranted to achieve long-term effects.