Findings from an expert focus group on psychotropic medication deprescribing practices for children and youth with complex needs
Laura Theall,
Ajit Ninan,
Melissa Currie
Abstract:IntroductionPsychotropic medication can be effective at stabilizing emotional and behavioural disturbances associated with physiological processes in children and youth. When medication benefits, indication or adverse effects are queried, deprescribing should be considered. Current guidelines for deprescribing are mainly for adults/elderly and largely theoretical, not practical, especially for polypharmacy.MethodsAt a tertiary center for children and youth with complex emotional and behavioural needs, physicia… Show more
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