Survey of Atypical Antipsychotic Medication Use by Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
2006; Wiley; Volume: 11; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00404.x
ISSN1475-3588
AutoresLeela Sivaprasad, Tariq Hassan, Sumi Handy,
Tópico(s)Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
ResumoAtypical antipsychotics could be replacing traditional antipsychotics in the treatment of childhood disorders. A postal survey was conducted of Child Psychiatrists in a region of the United Kingdom to evaluate their use of atypical antipsychotics for psychotic and non-psychotic conditions. 97% of respondents reported prescribing atypical antipsychotics and at least 65% did so for non-psychotic indications although several concerns were raised. Differences in prescribing and monitoring practices between Community and Specialist services were noted. Atypical antipsychotics appear to play a significant role in current child psychiatry practice. Further discussions and research needs to occur about their use and guidelines produced.
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