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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, Rupak, Roy, Pradeep Kumar, Panigrahi, Aneesha, Lobo, Anindya Kishore, Majumdar   +4 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, Vinita, Arora, Ilan, Fischler, Renee, Tremblay   +3 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, Julie, Lapenskie, Joanne, Leclair, Naomi, Thick, Mohamed, Gazarin, Penny, Webster, Brian, Devin   +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, Vinita, Arora, Ilan, Fischler, Renee, Tremblay   +3 more
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Absence of evidence that the pro re nata regimen confers benefit

International Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2013
Studies were sought that evaluated the prevalence, effectiveness, and safety of pro re nata (p.r.n.) medications in psychiatric practice for which evidence has been scarce despite their wide application. To this end, a systematic literature search was performed using various search engines (last search: October 2012) with cross-referencing.
Kazunari, Yoshida, Takefumi, Suzuki, Hiroyuki, Uchida, Masaru, Mimura   +3 more
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Pro Re Nata Medication for Psychoses: The Knowledge and Beliefs of Doctors and Nurses

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2002
Objective: To examine the knowledge and beliefs of doctors and nurses in inpatient psychiatric units about pro re nata (PRN) (as needed) medications for psychotic disorders. Methods: Medical (n = 44) and nursing (n = 80) staff in two metropolitan public hospital units completed a structured questionnaire about their use of PRN psychotropic ...
Geffen, J, Cameron, A, Sorensen, L, Stokes, J, Roberts, MS, Geffen, L   +5 more
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Pro Re Nata Medication for Psychoses: An Audit of Practice in Two Metropolitan Hospitals

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2002
Objective: To examine the use of pro re nata (PRN) (as needed) medication in hospitalized patients with psychotic disorders. Methods: Retrospective chart reviews were conducted at two large public psychiatry units situated in inner city general hospitals.
Geffen, J, Sorensen, L, Stokes, J, Cameron, A, Roberts, MS, Geffen, L   +5 more
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Patient participation in pro re nata medication in psychiatric inpatient settings: An integrative review

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 2017
AbstractPro re nata (PRN) medication is widely used and studied in psychiatric care, but our knowledge about patient participation in its administration is fragmented. The aim of this integrative review was to describe and synthesize previous knowledge of patient participation in PRN in psychiatric inpatient settings.
Kirsi, Hipp, Lauri, Kuosmanen, Eila, Repo-Tiihonen, Minna, Leinonen, Olavi, Louheranta, Mari, Kangasniemi   +5 more
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Patients' views and experiences of pro re nata medication in acute mental health settings

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 2012
ABSTRACTIn the present study, we interviewed 40 patients in acute inpatient mental health settings regarding their experience of, and views about, receiving pro re nata (PRN) medication. Patient requests for PRN were primarily to relieve anxiety or to aid sleep, and the majority of the participants (80%) could describe a situation where this medication
Cleary, Michelle, Horsfall, Jan, Jackson, Debra, O'Hara-Aarons, Maureen (R16952), Hunt, Glenn E.   +4 more
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Pro re nata use in a psychiatric intensive care unit.

International journal of mental health nursing, 2012
Pro re nata (PRN) or 'as required' medication is a regular part of mental health nursing practice. This retrospective study accessed data recorded for all PRN being given to patients within an eight-bed psychiatric intensive care unit. Data from the same consecutive 4-month period from 2005 and from 2007-2009 were analysed for trends in overall rates ...
Mullen, Antony, Drinkwater, Vincent
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