A Needs Assessment of Family Physicians to Inform Development of Educational Resources on Antipsychotic Use in Dementia

Ryan M Carnahan; Jeanette M Daly; Sarah Minion; Brian Gryzlak; Michelle T Weckmann; Barcey T Levy; Camden P Bay

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A Needs Assessment of Family Physicians to Inform Development of Educational Resources on Antipsychotic Use in Dementia

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A Needs Assessment of Family Physicians to Inform Development of Educational Resources on Antipsychotic Use in Dementia

Ryan M Carnahan, Jeanette M Daly, Sarah Minion, Brian Gryzlak, Michelle T Weckmann, Barcey T Levy and Camden P Bay

Journal of primary care & community health, Vol.10, pp.215013271984011-2150132719840113

2019

DOI: 10.1177/2150132719840113

PMCID: PMC6477762

PMID: 31006318

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Abstract

Objectives: Objectives of this study were to (1) assess the needs and preferred resources of Iowa physicians to inform the development of educational resources for best practice dementia care and (2) compare the responses of nursing home medical directors with nonmedical directors. Methods: Of 498 physicians, 101 (20%) completed and returned the survey. Family physicians were obtained from a list of family physicians from the Iowa Board of Medical Examiners. Respondent answers were summarized and presented as total numbers and percentages in tables. Significant differences between medical directors and nonmedical directors were evaluated using chi-square tests, Fisher exact tests, and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests. Results: Medical directors and nonmedical directors had similar preferences for resources used and information needs. Online resources, pocket guides, a handbook, consulting pharmacists, and facility in-services were the most commonly preferred sources of new information. Medical directors were significantly more aware of the Food and Drug Administration warning on antipsychotic use in dementia and treated more nursing home patients. No differences were observed between groups related to confidence in and use of nondrug strategies instead of antipsychotics to manage behavioral symptoms of dementia. Conclusion: The results of this survey illustrate physician preferences for information and resources on the management of behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia. Information was used to inform the development of resources to aid physicians and other health care providers in making decisions about managing these symptoms.

medical director

antipsychotics

needs assessment

dementia

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long-term care

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Title: Subtitle: A Needs Assessment of Family Physicians to Inform Development of Educational Resources on Antipsychotic Use in Dementia
Creators: Ryan M Carnahan - The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Jeanette M Daly - The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Sarah Minion - The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Brian Gryzlak - The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Michelle T Weckmann - The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Barcey T Levy - The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Camden P Bay - The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of primary care & community health, Vol.10, pp.215013271984011-2150132719840113
DOI: 10.1177/2150132719840113
PMID: 31006318
PMCID: PMC6477762
NLM abbreviation: J Prim Care Community Health
ISSN: 2150-1319
eISSN: 2150-1327
Publisher: SAGE Publications; Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA
Language: English
Date published: 2019
Academic Unit: Psychiatry; Health Management and Policy; Epidemiology; Family and Community Medicine; Injury Prevention Research Center
Record Identifier: 9983995171402771

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