Evaluation of a clozapine decision support tool in a mental health facility
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2016
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Ally, B.A.S.
Stallman, H.M.
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Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 2016; 46(2):137-138
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Background: The prescribing and administration of clozapine as well as the monitoring requisites for patients on clozapine therapy is distinctly different from other antipsychotic drugs
Aim: This study evaluated a Clozapine Decision Support Tool (CDST) to improve patient outcomes.
Method: Participants were 67 inpatients at a long stay mental health facility. The CDST is a brief, two-sided multidisciplinary guide to best practice monitoring for patients on clozapine therapy. A pre- and post-intervention medication chart and prescribing audit was used to assess the level of adherence to the clozapine guidelines by clinicians.
Results: There was an overall improvement in clinician adherence to guidelines with statistically significant improvements in monthly physical health monitoring and 6 monthly electrocardiography performances.
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that use of the CDST may improve clinician adherence to best practice guidelines and ultimately improve patient outcomes
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Copyright 2016 The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia
Access Condition Notes: Postprint available after 1 July 2017