Pharmacotherapy in geriatric psychiatry: what we know and what we need to know

Welcoming treatment algorithms for agitation in persons living with dementia, 27 years on

“…It is not surprising, therefore, that in 2023 clinicians still welcome these algorithms (Jeste, 2022), the efficacy of which has been established in a small pilot study focusing on outcomes such as earlier discharge from hospital, reduced psychotropic polypharmacy and falls (Kumar et al, 2022). Importantly, Cummings et al (this issue) have recognized the importance of tailoring the intervention to the setting, whether it be the person's home, residential care, the emergency department, or hospice setting.…”

“…It is not surprising, therefore, that in 2023 clinicians still welcome these algorithms (Jeste, 2022), the efficacy of which has been established in a small pilot study focusing on outcomes such as earlier discharge from hospital, reduced psychotropic polypharmacy and falls (Kumar et al ., 2022). Importantly, Cummings et al .…”