Publications by authors named "Amanda Leddy"
HCA PIECES Care Coach Program: Peer to peer approach to promote person-centred care in long-term care.
Healthc Manage Forum
October 2024
In Long-Term Care (LTC) settings, the potentially inappropriate use of antipsychotics for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia is a persistent issue, with high rates despite limited benefit and serious risk. Best practice is a non-pharmacological, person-centred approach to care, though this can be challenging in LTC settings. To help address this gap, we developed the PIECES HCA Care Coach Program and described its implementation and outcomes observed at 13 LTC homes.
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- Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is commonly misused for its sedative effects, posing a risk for substance use disorder and severe withdrawal symptoms, especially in pregnant women, where guidelines for management are lacking.
- A case involving a 32-year-old pregnant woman showed that using a combination of baclofen and diazepam effectively managed her GHB withdrawal during a 14-day hospital stay, leading to positive outcomes.
- This case emphasizes the need for more research and guidelines on GHB withdrawal treatment in pregnancy, as it provides insight into effective management that could assist healthcare providers in the future.