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A nursing model of overdose assessment.
1Department of Psychological Medicine, Oxfordshire Mental Health Care NHS Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Nursing Times
|March 17, 1999
Summary
Assessing individuals after a suicide attempt, particularly drug overdose, offers crucial therapeutic intervention opportunities. This nursing model guides effective patient assessment in hospital settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Suicide attempts require immediate and thorough assessment.
- Drug overdose is a common presentation following a suicide attempt.
- Effective nursing assessment is vital for patient care and safety.
Observation:
- This article presents a nursing model for assessing patients admitted to hospital after a drug overdose.
- The model focuses on gathering essential information and facilitating therapeutic intervention.
- A case study illustrates the practical application of the nursing model.
Findings:
- The proposed nursing model provides a structured approach to patient assessment.
- It integrates essential data collection with therapeutic intervention strategies.
- The case study demonstrates the model's utility in real-world clinical practice.
Implications:
- Implementing this nursing model can enhance the quality of care for overdose patients.
- It supports nurses in providing effective and timely interventions.
- This approach may contribute to improved patient outcomes and reduced suicide risk.