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Non-pharmacological alternatives to pro re nata psychotropic medication [PDF]

open access: possibleNursing Times, 2021
Pro re nata (as-required) psychotropic medicines are used frequently in mental health settings; however, concerns have been raised over the safety and lack of evidence of effectiveness of this practice. A mental health trust conducted a survey exploring the non-pharmacological interventions used by nurses to support agitated service users.
Pickup, Jaclyn, Price, Owen
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One-Year Outcomes of 1 + pro re nata versus 3 + pro re nata Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Ophthalmologica, 2017
<b><i>Purpose:</i></b> We compared 1-year outcomes of 1 + pro re nata (PRN) versus 3 + PRN of intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Forty-two eyes with naïve AMD received 3 + PRN IAI treatment and 47 eyes with naïve AMD received 1 + PRN
Kei Takayama   +9 more
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Does Pro Re Nata Oral Medication Shorten Outburst Duration in Children?

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2022
We report a prospective, naturalistic, institutional review board-approved study of 104 children ages 5-12 in a psychiatric hospital, of whom 59 were treated with oral PRN medications per parent/guardian-consent, given at nursing discretion, with physicians informed subsequently, and intramuscular STAT medication and/or seclusion/restraint/holds (S/R/H)
Gabrielle A. Carlson   +2 more
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Pro Re Nata Intravitreal Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Idiopathic Choroidal Neovascular Membrane

Seminars in Ophthalmology, 2014
To study the efficacy of intravitreal bevacizumab on a pro re nata basis for treatment of idiopathic choroidal neovascular membrane.Thirty-seven eyes of 37 patients presenting with idiopathic choroidal neovascular membrane were included in the study. Intravitreal bevacizumab (1.25 mg/0.05 ml) was given on a pro re nata basis from the base line.Twenty ...
Kumar, Saurabh   +4 more
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Pro Re Nata Medication Use in Acute Care Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 2020
Objective: Evidence to support the use of pro re nata (PRN) medication is limited, and the details of PRN use (indication, frequency of administration, patient characteristics) are rarely reported, particularly in youth populations. The goal of this study was to report on the pattern of PRN use over 6 years in an acute care psychiatric unit for ...
Ema, Saito   +4 more
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Implementing Safe Practices in Administering Pro re nata Medications in a Rural Hospital

Journal of Patient Safety, 2016
Abstract Developing and implementing a policy for safe pro re nata medications practices became a priority when 1 nurse questioned a regularly occurring double-range narcotic order. This article describes how double-range medications can compromise patient safety and how a small rural hospital with minimal resources was able to develop an ...
Kerry-Anne, Hogan   +6 more
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Descriptive analysis of pro re nata medication use at a Canadian psychiatric hospital

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 2016
AbstractPro re nata (PRN), a Latin phrase meaning ‘as needed’, is used to describe medications that might be used in specific situations, in addition to regularly‐scheduled medications, such as when a patient is particularly anxious, experiencing insomnia, or suffering pain. While helpful in some circumstances, PRN are associated with an increased risk
Krystle, Martin   +3 more
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Analysis of non‐pharmacological interventions attempted prior to pro re nata medication use

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 2017
AbstractThe aim of the present study was to elucidate what non‐pharmacological interventions are applied by nursing staff prior to the administration of psychotropic pro re nata (PRN) medication. Best practices would instruct clinical staff to provide non‐pharmacological strategies, such as de‐escalation and skills coaching, as the first response to ...
Krystle, Martin   +3 more
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Behavioural antecedents to pro re nata psychotropic medication administration on acute psychiatric wards

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 2012
AbstractThis study examined the antecedents to administration of pro re nata (PRN) psychotropic medication on acute psychiatric wards, with a particular focus on its use in response to patient aggression and other conflict behaviours. A sample of 522 adult in‐patients was recruited from 84 acute psychiatric wards in England.
Stewart, Duncan   +4 more
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Substance dependence and the use of Pro re nata Anxiolytic/hypnotic drugs in a hospital setting

Addictive Behaviors, 2000
Patients hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric illness commonly receive pro re nata (p.r.n.) anti-anxiety and hypnotic agents. The relationship between illicit drug use and p.r.n. anti-anxiety/hypnotic drug use in hospitalized psychiatric patients has not been extensively examined.
D A, D'Mello   +3 more
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