The effect of concordance with voluntary PRN on seclusion rates
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the effect of Concordance with Utilisation of Voluntary PRN medication on Seclusion Rates following a Pharmaceutical Care Planning Intervention
IRAS ID
157302
Contact name
Deborah Baidoo
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
West London Mental Health Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 2 days
Research summary
To explore if patients who use their PRN (as needed) medication voluntarily as a coping strategy when they are feeling anxious, agitated, or have been aggressive have fewer episodes of disturbed or violent behaviour which require management with the use of seclusion, compared to patients who do not use PRN (as needed medication voluntarily as a coping strategy.
REC name
London - West London & GTAC Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/LO/0224
Date of REC Opinion
25 Feb 2015
REC opinion
Unfavourable Opinion