Review of Physical Health Care in Patients with Chronic Psychiatric Conditions in a Rehabilitation Unit

Abstract

Introduction

An important aspect to consider in chronic patients on psychotropic medication is their physical health status. Along with an aging population and the side effects of the medication it is key to identify complexities of their physical health that may be troubling the patient or can potentially effect the patient.

Objectives

Using the standards for inpatient mental health rehabilitation services highlighted by AIMS Rehab.

we will assess if the current method used to highlight any physical health concerns are being met for the new patients admitted in to the unit from January 2016 to September 2016.

Aims

Evaluate the quality of physical healthcare in Margaret Laurie House (Surrey and Borders NHS trust Rehabilitation unit).

Methods

We designed a spreadsheet to capture the standards as outlined in ‘physical healthcare’ section of the AIMs Rehab document.

We obtained the relevant patient data using the System One electronic patient record. The system contains an embedded template where physical health parameters are entered so we were able to simply copy the data from these sections. We then translated this information into an Excel spreadsheet format.

Results

The analysis of the data remains as work in progress at the current time. We anticipate low compliance with the 8 outlined standards (9.1.1–9.2.2). These were all considered type 1 standards; according to the AIMS rehab guidance the expectation is that the service must meet 100% of these standards. Upon re-audit we aim for 100% compliance.

Conclusion

Work in progress-to be updated.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.