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Physical health of patients under EIP - a service evaluation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 June 2021

Anu Priya ,
Keerthan Dhanasekar ,
James Hill-Cousins ,
Mudasar Aziz ,
Osama Suleiman ,
Katherine Mills  and
Megan Lloyd
Anu Priya*
Affiliation:
Bassetlaw Mental Health Services
Keerthan Dhanasekar
Affiliation:
Sheffield University
James Hill-Cousins
Affiliation:
Sheffield University
Mudasar Aziz
Affiliation:
Sheffield University
Osama Suleiman
Affiliation:
Sheffield University
Katherine Mills
Affiliation:
Sheffield University
Megan Lloyd
Affiliation:
Sheffield University
*
*corresponding author.
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Abstract

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Aims

The aim of the project was to get a baseline of the number of patients who have had blood tests, ECG and physical health observations completed in the past 12 months.

Method

There are 30 patients under Early Intervention in Psychosis team at Bassetlaw Hospital , Nottinghamshire. The elctronic notes and blood reporting system were checked for each of the patients, to get the data on blood test results , ECG reports and Physical health (Blood pressure, heart rate and weight) .

Result

It was noted that 19/30 patients had Blood tests completed, 14/30 had ECG completed and 19/30 had physical health checks completed. All these patients except one were on antipsychotic medications.

Conclusion

Further work is still required in getting 100% results for all these different variables. This may include the need to review the process of how we engage the patients for physical healthcare checks. With the inclusion of a physical healthcare worker now, we might be able to improve results. Hence this evaluation would be redone in a years' time.

Type
Service Evaluation
Information
BJPsych Open , Volume 7 , Supplement S1: Abstracts of the RCPsych Virtual International Congress 2021, 21–24 June , June 2021 , pp. S342
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