Acute mental health nursing and prn medication administration: a review of the literature

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    Abstract

    This literature review examines the culture of prn medication within acute inpatient mental health settings. Administering medication on a prn basis largely falls to the judgement of qualified nurses. The themes explored are an overuse and reliance on prn medication, poor documentation surrounding this practice and the need for a standardised assessment. The implications of these are deliberated, including accountability, public image and media coverage (including the Francis Inquiry Report).
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages13-15
    Number of pages3
    Volume34
    No.6
    Specialist publicationMental Health Nursing
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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