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An audit of drug management of acute behavioural disturbance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Siri-Ann Robling ,
Tom Flynn ,
Neil Hunt ,
Carol Gregory  and
Marie McBreen
Siri-Ann Robling*
Affiliation:
Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge CB1 5EF
Tom Flynn
Affiliation:
Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge CB1 5EF
Neil Hunt
Affiliation:
Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge CB1 5EF
Carol Gregory
Affiliation:
Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge CB1 5EF
Marie McBreen
Affiliation:
Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge CB1 5EF
*
∗ Correspondence
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Abstract

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The management of acute behavioural disturbance in psychiatric patients is an area that continues to require investigation, as it is potentially dangerous for both patients and staff. We conducted an audit of the management of these episodes, looking particularly at the drugs given, the doses and any polypharmacy. We also examined whether the issue of guidelines led to any changes in prescribing patterns. We found that we were prescribing appropriately and that the guidelines did lead to some shift toward safer prescribing.

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Audit
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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 21 , Issue 7 , July 1997 , pp. 440 - 444
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Copyright © 1997 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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