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- Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities often receive psychotropic medication on an "as needed" basis to manage behavioral issues.
- This study analyzed medication records of 11 adults before and after their discharge from forensic inpatient units to community settings, revealing a notable decrease in PRN medication use post-discharge.
- The authors discuss possible reasons for the change in PRN usage and suggest areas for further research.
Article Abstract
Adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often prescribed psychotropic medication on an "as needed" basis (PRN) in response to behavioural challenges. In the present study we conducted a retrospective analysis of medication administration records in the 6-months preceding and following discharge of 11 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to community settings from forensic inpatient units within a mental health hospital. We found a significant reduction in the frequency of PRN usage after discharge. We propose potential reasons for the difference in PRN administration across settings and make suggestions for future research.
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