The effect of antipsychotic medication on metabolic syndrome.
This article highlights the need for mental health nurses to take a proactive role in the identification and prevention of metabolic syndrome to improve quality of life for patients with schizophrenia. A range of strategies to help mental health nurses address some of the physical health problems associated with metabolic syndrome in individuals with schizophrenia is outlined.
Jones
Martin
M
The Ridgewood Centre, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. martin.jones@sabp.nhs.uk
Jones
Adrian
A
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006293:Health Promotion; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008019:Life Style; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents