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C/N/328. Literature Review. Efficacy of anti-psychotic medication on challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disability

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2010
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The paper presents a review of literature related to the effects of anti-psychotic medication on people with intellectual disability who display aggressive behaviour. The review reflects the debate about the efficacy of psychotropic medication in this group of patients discussing the relationship between the effects of the medication and the differences in gender, age, and residential setting. Strengths and limitations of previous research in the area are highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature Review, anti-psychotic medication, aggressive, challenging behaviour, intellectual disability, psychotropic,

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