Impact of Early Medication on Hospital Stay for Psychosis Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Pasha Memon, Nacharin Phiphopthatsanee, Elliot Hampsey
Primary Institution: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Hypothesis
Does starting psychotropic medication within 2 days of psychiatric liaison input in the A&E department correlate with shorter lengths of in-patient psychiatric admissions for patients with psychosis?
Conclusion
Restarting patients with psychosis on medication they were taking within the week before A&E attendance, within 2 days of arrival, is associated with shorter admissions.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients restarted on their previous medication had shorter hospital stays.
- Patients who were not on medication before A&E had longer stays.
- Restarting medication within 2 days was linked to better outcomes.
- Demographic factors did not significantly affect the results.
Takeaway
If someone with psychosis gets their medication restarted quickly after arriving at the hospital, they might leave the hospital sooner.
Methodology
Data was collected from patients who waited in A&E for over 2 days and were either started on medication or not, comparing their lengths of stay.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the reliance on clinical records and the specific patient population studied.
Limitations
The study had a relatively small sample size and was conducted in a specific urban area, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p=0.05
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