Clinical decision-making in cases of rapid tranquillisation in mental health inpatient settings: an integrative review

Clinical decision-making in cases of rapid tranquillisation in mental health inpatient settings: an integrative review

Poster presentation56Martin Locht Pedersen, Forensic Mental Health Research Unit Middelfart, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Jurriaanse FoyerFri 11:00 - 12:00

Aim: To advance our understanding of nurses’ clinical decision-making concerning use of rapid tranqullisation in adult mental health inpatient settings. Methodology: An integrative review was conducted using the methodological framework described by Whittemore and Knafl (2005). Findings (preliminary): Altogether 151 meaning units were ed from 10 included studies; 11 categories were generated. Of these categories, five were related to the clinical decision-making process; six, to factors influencing and/or associated with nurses’ clinical decision-making. Significance for practice: Nurses play a crucial role in decisions regarding the use of rapid tranquillisation. Therefore, increased understanding of their clinical decision-making can inform interventions aimed at reducing use of rapid tranquillisation. Relevance for theme: This study synthesises knowledge about nurses use of rapid tranquillisation and thus how they use it in their daily nursing care and treatment.

care and treatment
Chemical restraint, Clinical judgment, Nurse, Psychiatry
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