Training for nursing staff
Psychotropic drugs in the elderly carry significant risks of
dangerous side effects, such as cognitive impairment, falls
and confusion, and their use requires careful evaluation of
the patient‘s condition and concurrent medications. Nursing
staff have the best insight here and play a key role in identi-
fying and preventing sometimes serious side effects. This
training equips nurses with the basic knowledge they need!
Concise, care-focused content featuring key information on
common mental illnesses in old age and their treatments.
The content covers delirium, unipolar and bipolar depres-
sion, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, Parkinson‘s disease,
dementia and epilepsy. Nursing staff should be familiar with
typical symptoms and commonly used medications, as
understanding side effects and interactions can save lives.
The content of the second edition has been updated to
reflect current therapeutic guidelines and the latest scientific
findings. Now available with a practical brochure (replacing
the CD). It includes lecture texts for the 37 training slides.
The PowerPoint presentation can be downloaded from
www.Online-PlusBase.de. If needed, it can be customised
by the lecturer or home care pharmacy to meet the specific
needs of the corresponding nursing facility. A colour-coded
system on the slides offers guidance through the drug groups.
Target group: Pharmacists, pharmacies supplying nursing
homes, physicians, nursing management
