Clinician's Guide to Preparing and Administering Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics-Presentation and Q&A

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In this video, Benjamin Dress, a professor at Emory University, introduces a webinar on preparing and administering long-acting injectable antipsychotics. He introduces the faculty for the webinar, Dr. Donna Rollin and Ms. Sarah McGoran, who have extensive experience in psychiatric nursing and mental health care. The webinar discusses the benefits of using long-acting injectables, such as lower risk of relapse and more consistent medication levels. It also addresses potential biases and stigma associated with injections, and highlights the importance of discussing LAIs with patients early on in treatment. The webinar covers various topics, including the different types of LAIs available, preparation and administration techniques, monitoring patient outcomes, injection site rotation, and managing side effects and missed doses. It also provides information on the monitoring and assessment required for patients on LAIs, including vital signs, metabolic markers, and symptoms of side effects. The webinar concludes with a discussion on reducing waste associated with LAIs. Overall, the webinar offers valuable information for clinicians on the use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics and emphasizes the importance of personalized care and shared decision-making with patients.

Keywords

Benjamin Dress

Emory University

webinar

long-acting injectable antipsychotics

Dr. Donna Rollin

Ms. Sarah McGoran

psychiatric nursing

mental health care

LAIs

patient outcomes