A Survey of Substance Misuse Prevalence and Management in Patients Admitted to a Male Acute Ward, a Female Acute Ward, and a Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in KMPT

Aims: Substance misuse is a common comorbidity in severe mental illness, contributing to increased morbidity and poorer clinical outcomes. Effective management requires accurate documentation and structured interventions. However, existing practices in psychiatric inpatient care are often inconsiste...

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Main Authors: Faizaan Syed, Ifeoma Neye-Akogo, Rubayat Jesmin, Shantala Satisha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425105267/type/journal_article
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Summary:Aims: Substance misuse is a common comorbidity in severe mental illness, contributing to increased morbidity and poorer clinical outcomes. Effective management requires accurate documentation and structured interventions. However, existing practices in psychiatric inpatient care are often inconsistent, necessitating a thorough evaluation to inform service development.
ISSN:2056-4724