Table 1.
Documented indication for prescription of new/extra antipsychotic medication (N = 172)
| Indication | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Agitation alone or with other symptoms | 61 (35.5) |
| Aggression and agitation | 33 (19.2) |
| Aggression alone | 1 (0.6) |
| Psychotic features | 5 (2.9) |
| Deterioration of dementia | 2 (1.2) |
| Other non-cognitive symptoms* | 3 (1.8) |
| Total NCSD prescriptions | 105 (61) |
| Delirium | 27 (15.7) |
| End-of-life care | 35 (20.3) |
| One-off dose for a medical procedure | 4 (2.3) |
| Discomfort | 1 (0.6) |
NCSD non-cognitive symptoms of dementia
*Emotional lability; ‘walking about’; depression