Objectives: The study aimed to provide a mapping review of non-pharmacological
interventions to reduce restrictive practices in adult mental health inpatient settings; classify …

PRN is the acronym for 'pro re nata,'written against prescriptions whose administration
should be based on patients' needs, rather than at set times. The aim of this systematic …

Background Patient aggression and violence against staff members and other patients are
common concerns in psychiatric units. Many structured clinical risk assessment tools have …

Background and objectives: Highly widespread use of pro re nata (PRN) medicines in
various healthcare settings is a potential area for improper medication prescription and …

Many countries now have national mental health policies and guidelines to decrease or
eliminate the use of seclusion and restraint yet the use of Pro Re Nata (PRN) medications …

Aims and objectives To describe the documentation of pro re nata (PRN) medication for
anxiety and to compare documentation at two hospitals providing similar psychiatric …

BACKGROUND: Pro re nata (PRN) antipsychotics and benzodiazepines are routinely used
for the rapid stabilization of acutely agitated patients. Despite the popular use of PRN …

Pro 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 …

Restraint has negative health-related and financial consequences. Policies calling for
restraint reduction in mental healthcare have emerged internationally, putting increasing …

Background The use of pro re nata (PRN) medication orders increases nursing flexibility and
efficiency of bedside patient care. However, misuse and/or ambiguity of PRN medication …