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The use and nursing management of benzodiazepines in acute, mental health inpatient care: a discussion
Author(s) -
DUXBURY J. A.,
BAKER J.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.69
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1365-2850
pISSN - 1351-0126
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2850.2004.00776.x
Subject(s) - mental health nursing , mental health , medicine , nursing , acute care , medline , inpatient care , nursing practice , health care , psychiatry , political science , law
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.