Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Major
Nursing
Date of Defense
7-7-2026
Graduate Advisor
Jinnie Tkach
Committee
Marina Fischer
Kerry Robinson
Abstract
Psychotropic medication use in older adults aged 65 years and older residing in the long-term care facility has a complex issue in the high use of psychotropic medications. Older adults residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities are affected and prescribed at least one psychotropic or antidepressant medication.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Callie M., "Psychotropic Medication Use in Older Adults in a Long-Term Care Facility: Implications for Screening Tool" (2026). Dissertations. 1614.
https://irl.umsl.edu/dissertation/1614
Included in
Geriatric Nursing Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Commons, Quality Improvement Commons