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The rational use of psychoactive substances
1College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Brazil. grassool@sghms.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|February 25, 2005
Summary
Health professionals must ensure rational prescribing of psychoactive medicines due to rising consumption concerns. This article examines irrational prescribing practices and their impact on healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Practice
- Public Health
Background:
- Increased consumption of psychoactive medicines in the U.K. raises concerns.
- Ensuring rational use of prescribed psychoactive drugs is a key responsibility for health professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss irrational prescribing of psychoactive medicines.
- To explore the implications of irrational prescribing for clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on prescribing patterns.
- Analysis of consumption data.
- Discussion of clinical implications.
Main Results:
- Identification of trends in irrational prescribing.
- Assessment of the impact on patient outcomes and healthcare systems.
Conclusions:
- Need for improved prescribing practices for psychoactive medicines.
- Importance of addressing irrational prescribing to ensure patient safety and optimize treatment.
- Recommendations for health professionals to enhance rational drug use.