Antipsychotic Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Portuguese Dementia Outpatient Clinic

Confinement due to COVID-19 in this population was not associated with a significant increase of antipsychotics use. We hope our work may help clarify issues related to the need for antipsychotic medication in behavioural symptoms during confinement in PLD.

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Portuguese Journal of Public Health
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2025-12-04
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https://doi.org/10.1159/000549206
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Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
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Antipsychotic Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Portuguese Dementia Outpatient Clinic

Mariana Dias da Costa, Ana Verdelho
Portuguese Journal of Public Health
Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
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Antipsychotic Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Portuguese Dementia Outpatient Clinic

Mariana Dias da Costa, Ana Verdelho
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Abstract

Confinement due to COVID-19 in this population was not associated with a significant increase of antipsychotics use. We hope our work may help clarify issues related to the need for antipsychotic medication in behavioural symptoms during confinement in PLD.

Portuguese Journal of Public HealthVol. 43(4)
University of Lisbon (PT), Instituto de Saúde (BR), Hospital de Santa Maria (PT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
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