Knowledge of and Perceived Need for Evidence-Based Education About Antipsychotic Medications Among Nursing Home Leadership and Staff

This study presents findings from a survey of more than 900 Connecticut nursing home workers — including more than 400 certified nursing assistants (CNAs) — about their perceptions of anti-psychotic medications. Despite ample evidence suggesting widespread risk of such medications, only 4% of CNAs were aware of such risks. The authors note that CNAs commonly lack any “training or knowledge regarding non-pharmacological approaches for managing challenging behaviors and may believe that medication is the only treatment choice.”

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