The use and nursing management of benzodiazepines in acute, mental health inpatient care: a discussion.
The use of medication in acute mental health is common practice however, there is a lack of research into all aspects of pharmacology within inpatient settings. This paper explores the specific use of benzodiazepines and areas of potential mismanagement. A number of priorities for investigation are raised and implications for nursing roles and responsibilities discussed.
Duxbury
J A
JA
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, Coupland III, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. joy.a.duxbury@man.ac.uk
Baker
J
J
D000208:Acute Disease; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*
D001569:Benzodiazepines