Features of the use of antipsychotics in IPFK in 2021
Session
Medicine and Nursing
Description
Introduction
The use of antipsychotics in the treatment of the mentally ill represents a complex modality, especially in specialized institutions such as the Institute of Forensic Psychiatry of Kosovo. Current best practices are summarized in clinical guidelines, which nevertheless recognize the importance of individualizing treatment.
Purpose
To understand the features of the use of antipsychotics in IPFK as a prerequisite for increasing the quality and adequate treatment in psychiatric institutions in Kosovo.
Methods
It is a retrospective study. The files of 64 patients admitted to IPFK for evaluation and of 37 patients admitted for treatment in 2021 were analyzed. The types of antipsychotics, their doses, their combinations, accompanying side effects, etc, were analyzed.
Results
Only three cases admitted for treatment and 40 patients admitted for evaluation were not using antipsychotic drugs. 39 patients used one antipsychotic, 17 patients used 2 antipsychotics at the same time. 15 patients used 3 psychotropic drugs, while 9 patients used four psychotropic drugs. no side effects were noted. No cases of therapy refusal have been recorded. The doses of the drugs used are within the recommended therapeutic limits. Most of the antipsychotics used were of the second generation.
Conclusions
Antipsychotic medication is the main method of treatment in IPFK, based on the specifics of the cases. The impression of overuse of several antipsychotics at the same time requires deeper professional consideration in order to avoid chemical restraint as a management method.
Keywords:
antipsychotics, IPFK, use, online, Kosovo.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-50-5
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
29-9-2022 12:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2022 12:00 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2022.170
Recommended Citation
Halilaj, Gani; Fanaj, Naim; Drevinja, Fahri; and Bunjaku, Ajet, "Features of the use of antipsychotics in IPFK in 2021" (2022). UBT International Conference. 172.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2022/all-events/172
Features of the use of antipsychotics in IPFK in 2021
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Introduction
The use of antipsychotics in the treatment of the mentally ill represents a complex modality, especially in specialized institutions such as the Institute of Forensic Psychiatry of Kosovo. Current best practices are summarized in clinical guidelines, which nevertheless recognize the importance of individualizing treatment.
Purpose
To understand the features of the use of antipsychotics in IPFK as a prerequisite for increasing the quality and adequate treatment in psychiatric institutions in Kosovo.
Methods
It is a retrospective study. The files of 64 patients admitted to IPFK for evaluation and of 37 patients admitted for treatment in 2021 were analyzed. The types of antipsychotics, their doses, their combinations, accompanying side effects, etc, were analyzed.
Results
Only three cases admitted for treatment and 40 patients admitted for evaluation were not using antipsychotic drugs. 39 patients used one antipsychotic, 17 patients used 2 antipsychotics at the same time. 15 patients used 3 psychotropic drugs, while 9 patients used four psychotropic drugs. no side effects were noted. No cases of therapy refusal have been recorded. The doses of the drugs used are within the recommended therapeutic limits. Most of the antipsychotics used were of the second generation.
Conclusions
Antipsychotic medication is the main method of treatment in IPFK, based on the specifics of the cases. The impression of overuse of several antipsychotics at the same time requires deeper professional consideration in order to avoid chemical restraint as a management method.