General hospital psychiatry
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Gen Hosp Psychiatry · Nov 2020
Multicenter Study Observational StudySafety and effectiveness of antipsychotic medication for delirium in patients with advanced cancer: A large-scale multicenter prospective observational study in real-world palliative care settings.
To clarify the safety and effectiveness of antipsychotic medication for delirium in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care. ⋯ The use of antipsychotics as part of comprehensive delirium management was safe and may provide some symptomatic benefits for patients with terminal illness and delirium. Along with adequate non-pharmacological interventions, judicious use of antipsychotics is still recommended.