Audit of Benzodiazepine and Z-Drugs Prescription in an Acute Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit in North Wales With the Aim of a Quality Improvement Project
Aims: This audit aims to assess the prescribing practices of benzodiazepines and hypnotics within the Heddfan inpatient psychiatric unit. These medications are effective in managing acute anxiety, agitation, and insomnia; however, they carry significant risks, including dependency, cognitive impairm...
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| Main Authors: | Ashna Anil, Simran Bhupal, Sathyan Soundararajan, Chloe Turner, Asha Dhandapani |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425105711/type/journal_article |
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