Psychiatric Deprescribing: A Narrative Review
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
1-1-2023
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Psychiatric deprescribing is an intervention where psychiatric medications are reduced or discontinued with the goal to improve health and reduce unnecessary risks. The purpose of this study was to synthesize the literature related to psychiatric deprescribing to discuss practice and research implications. METHODS: A structured search of the literature was conducted from May to September 2022, yielding 29 articles meeting inclusion criteria. Articles were reviewed and synthesized. RESULTS: Psychiatric deprescribing is a complex process with many potential facilitators and barriers. The extant literature provides insight into current gaps in knowledge and implications for clinical practice and research. CONCLUSIONS: In current clinical practice, psychiatric deprescribing is a priority but there are significant barriers. Several areas of future research could be pursued to better support evidence-based practice in this area.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Harding, Shari L., Kerri A. Ellis, John Boisseau, and Victor Petreca. "Psychiatric Deprescribing: A Narrative Review." Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2023). doi: 10.1177/10783903231185353.