Exploring stakeholder perspectives on antipsychotic use for challenging behaviours in intellectual disabilities using...

Adults with intellectual disability frequently experience challenging behaviours and are prescribed antipsychotics (AP). Management of challenging behaviours remains controversial and AP use is often based on low-quality evidence. Our study explores the development of educational resources with healthcare workers and paid carers regarding the use of AP.

A mixed-methods approach utilised a "World Café Event". Thematic analysis and descriptive analysis were conducted.

Participants reported the importance of training that explores the balancing of the risks and benefits of AP use and the setting of a pluralistic approach towards treatment. We identified the need for further education of caregivers to improve confidence in AP prescribing to facilitate correct protocols and dose tapering where possible.

Engaging mixed disciplines to discuss medication safety is feasible using a World Café approach and useful to create shared values, identify knowledge gaps and promote change via a social movement.